Contract Drafter

Purpose of the role
To provide Sanlam Group Risk clients with policy documents and other contractual documents which fully comply with all requests from the client and the terms and conditions of the insurer within a certain time-frame. Context of the role
Legislation
Long Term Insurance Act
Other relevant legislation that may impact the policy documents
Technology
Word/Outlook/Access
GhostDraft/Content Manager/MIP-PFG
Group Risk product knowledge
Dependent on input from consultants and other departments
Changing environment/industry
Diverse Client needs Main Responsibilities
Policy documents
Drafting and finalisation of Group Risk policy documents and other contractual documents for new and existing clients
Analyze and investigate relevant information to ensure accurate policy documents and other contractual documents
Timeously attend to enquiries relating to policy documents and other contractual documents Main Responsibilities (continuous )
Stakeholder engagement
Negotiations with CRM’s/Sales consultants/Front Offices/Risk Consultants and internal departments regarding policy wording with the aim to deliver client service and final documentation
Client relationship by building long-term relationships

Self-Management
Keep abreast with relevant changes in the industry
Work delivered within contracted turnaround times
Prioritise Work
Time management
Attention to detail Qualification & Experience

Matric / Grade 12 with good grades in Languages
Experience in a contracts drafting environment or in the Group Risk environment of at least 5 years
Well-versed in English and Afrikaans
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access) Knowledge and Skills

Good product knowledge and a broad understanding of the Group Risk and / or Employee Benefits environment
The ability to interpret policy provisions and client instructions
Competent in Word and Outlook
Personal Qualities

Building collaborative relationships internally and externally
Team player
The ability to create and enhance an atmosphere of learning and delivering in the department
Conflict Resolution
Demonstration of living the company values
Excellent client service ethics
High level of accuracy and attention to detail Personal Qualities

Good problem solving skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
Results driven
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Well managed time/work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.