Head,Sales

To provide strategic leadership operational and  oversight for the underwriting distribution and operational functions and conferred mandates  within channel of responsibility. This role is essential for aligning growth and operational strategies within channel of responsibility overall business objectives while fostering internal collaboration and ensuring effective risk management across the portfolios within the channel.

Qualifications :

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study:  Business Commerce Finance Risk Management Actuarial Science Law Engineering or a related field. (Required)
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study:MBA Masters in Finance Risk Management or relevant professional qualification. (Preferred)     - FAIS Representative and Key Individual certifications. (Required)
 Profesional Designation : Associate or Fellow of The Insurance Institute of South Africa (AIISA or FIISA)

Experience Required
Insurance
Minimum of 12 years progressive experience in the short term insurance industry. At least 7-10 years must be in senior management roles with demonstrable experience in managing large multi-functional portfolios (e.g. incorporating underwriting claims operations). Proven track record of developing and executing strategic plans managing significant budgets leading large teams and driving operational excellence and risk management in a complex regulatory environment..

Additional Information :

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Short Term Insurance Industry Knowledge  
• Insurance distribution /business development / Underwriting Leadership 
• Management of outsourced portfolios 
• Regulatory Compliance
• Enterprise Risk Management 
• Corporate Governance 
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• People Leadership
• Talent & Succession Planning 
• Digital & Innovation
• Digital Transformation Leadership

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time