Branch Manager (Insurance) (JB5759)

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Branch Manager (Insurance) (JB5759)
Soweto, Johannesburg
Salary: Dependent on experience
Permanent

Lead a high-performing sales team in the funeral insurance space.
Take ownership of branch operations, ensure compliance, and drive strategic growth initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:
Completed Grade 12.
RE5.
Tertiary admin qualification (desirable).
3 or more years’ Funeral Insurance industry experience.
2 or more years of Branch Management experience.
FAIS and Long-Term Insurance Act knowledge.
Excellent English (written and spoken); additional languages preferred.
Strong admin and customer service.
Strong MS Office and assessment tools/software skills.
Valid Driver’s Licence.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruit and manage a team of Sales Managers and Advisors.
Plan and execute marketing strategies.
Achieve recruitment, sales, and retention targets.
Address poor performance and ensure target delivery.
Comply with FAIS, Long-Term Insurance Act, and data privacy legislation.
Report regularly to senior management.
Allocate advisors to worksites and manage those relationships.
Ensure daily admin processes run smoothly.
Oversee training and development of the sales team.
Manage debt control and commission statements.
Compile and submit weekly reports.