Regional Manager

Santam

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
CAREER OPPORTUNITYThis career opportunity is available at Santam Broker Solutions for the Regional Manager of the Boland area.WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?
  • Translates and communicates implications of corporate vision for own area
  • Creates a purpose or vision for their part of the organization that supports larger organizational goals and provides unique insight into this part of the organization
  • Develops annual business plan and secures resources necessary to achieve identified objectives consistently with appropriate consideration of medium-term requirements
  • Scans the external environment to identify and take advantage of immediate business opportunities to improve results within defined area of responsibility
  • Identifies people and organizational requirements to enable achievement of short to medium term business plan results
  • Creates a positive organizational climate to energize direct reports to minimize turnover, absenteeism, labour disputes, and other work disruption and maximize productivity of employees
  • Provides periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on key results. Adjusts plan and resource allocation in line with changed priorities
  • Represents/reports customer viewpoint upward to the larger organization
  • Development of critical skills and capabilities
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?
  • Translates and communicates implications of corporate vision for own area
  • Creates a purpose or vision for their part of the organization that supports larger organizational goals and provides unique insight into this part of the organization
  • Develops annual business plan and secures resources necessary to achieve identified objectives consistently with appropriate consideration of medium-term requirements
  • Scans the external environment to identify and take advantage of immediate business opportunities to improve results within defined area of responsibility
  • Identifies people and organizational requirements to enable achievement of short to medium term business plan results
  • Creates a positive organizational climate to energize direct reports to minimize turnover, absenteeism, labour disputes, and other work disruption and maximize productivity of employees
  • Provides periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on key results. Adjusts plan and resource allocation in line with changed priorities
  • Represents/reports customer viewpoint upward to the larger organization
  • Development of critical skills and capabilities
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • B. Comm/similar or relevant insurance-related qualification
  • 10 years' experience in the insurance Industry
  • People management experience
  • Experience in managing underwriting performance, growth and sustainability.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills.
  • Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • People management skills
  • Ability to influence and negotiate
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Driving strategy
  • Commercial orientation
  • Client focus
  • Enabling innovation
  • Change leadership
  • Talent enablement
  • Decision making
  • Continuous learning
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Team-focused leadership
  • Sales orientation
ABOUT USSantam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions-including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover-we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities.Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.Take the next step in your career-apply now and be part of a company that's shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!

Santam

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