Provincial Executive - North East

at  Sanlam

WHO ARE WE?

Sanlam is a leading Financial Services Institution, which provides services in the fields of Individual Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Unit Trusts and Asset Management. To give substance to its objective to be fully-fledged Namibian Insurer, Sanlam is increasingly introducing greater financial and technical expertise.

CHANGE AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT:

• Establish mechanisms to communicate and implement regulatory and policy changes across the province.
• Provide input into policy development where relevant.
• Build a robust change management capability to support teams through system, process and organizational changes efficiently.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuously seeking ways to improve and enhance business operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Business, Legal or Commercial Degree/MBA an advantage
• CFP an advantage
• Key Individual (KI)
• It is expected that the successful candidate meets the requirements of Class of Business (COB) at the date of appointment

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Prior experience as a Provincial Executive will be advantageous
• Sound Financial Services experience at a senior level within a corporate environment
• At least 8 years Sales and Distribution exposure
• At least 10 years sound management and leadership experience

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically, develop long-term plans and align actions with overall business goals.
• Commercial Insight: Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of commercial operations and market dynamics.
• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated leadership abilities, including vision, courage, ethical behavior and effective interpersonal connections.
• Proactive Approach: Highly action-oriented, capable of driving initiatives and achieving results.
• Political Savvy: Possesses sound political acumen, adept at navigating complex organizational and external environments.
• Executive Influence: Skilled in operating at a strategic level, challenging the status quo and influencing executive decisions.
• Confident Communication: Socially confident with excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Inspirational Leadership: Capable of inspiring and motivating teams to achieve their highest potential.
• Results-Driven: Strong focus on achieving sales targets and business objectives.
• Natural Networker: Skilled at building and maintaining relationships, with a talent for networking.
• Persuasion Mastery: Highly effective in influencing and persuading others to align with strategic goals.

Please refer the Job description for details