Branch Administrator

Who are we?
Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes. What will you do?
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide various operational, administrative, and reporting activities across all channels to support theeffective and efficient working of the branches and advisors.
Key Responsibilities
1. On boarding and administration of advisor/SAI’s and new broker contracts:
Conduct the required checks for all new appointments, which includes Agent, DOFA, FSB and MIEchecks.
Prepare and upload all relevant documentation (e.G., rep packs, employment contracts, performancecontracts, supervision forms) and personal details for all new sales managers, BDs and advisors andensure these remain up to date.
Ensure all branch training registers are updated and filed on a monthly basis.
Complete adviser and manager termination forms accurately and submit them to Branch Manager forapproval.
**2. New Business Processing**:
Conduct affordability checks on all written policies, when required.
Check and provide an update on SSLP pending new business.
Ensure Stop Order lodgements/cancellations are coordinated and submitted by the required cut-offtimes.
Prepare and submit lodgements as per the required processes and timelines.
Identify and correct account-related rejections.
3. Policy Servicing
Ensure that client amendments are submitted and processed timeously and follow up for completion.
Assist branches and advisors with client related queries including, telephonic queries, client walk-insand claims escalations.
4. Retentions Reporting
Pull and analyse all required monthly and weekly reports and distribute, where required, to salesmanagers, branch managers and advisors
5. Ad hoc administrative support
Support advisors with all required training requirements, including any Moodle related support as wellas the planning, organisation and execution of training meetings or events.
Ensure advisors receive commission statements, payslips (when requested) and that any othercommission or pay related issues are resolved.
Prepare the required data for advance commission payments/loans.
Manage the resolution of any facility related issues.
Support with the completion of any branch related legislative requirements, including the completion ofOHS surveys and Department of Labour Branch visits.
**Qualifications**:
Matric (Grade 12)
Diploma or degree in related field will be advantageous
Knowledge and Experience
**Knowledge**:
In-depth understanding of industry standards
Working knowledge of products and services (advantageous)
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks would be advantageous
Customer engagement principles
**Experience**:
2 - 3 Years experience in an administrative capacity in an operational environment.
Experience in the insurance industry would be advantageous.
Demonstrated client engagement experience.
Experience working on office management or task management systems (MS Outlook / Teams / Jira /etc.)
Conditions of Employment
Clear criminal and credit check
Smart phone
Own transportation Personal Attributes Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently Decision quality - Contributing independently Action orientated - Contributing independently Optimises work processes - Contributing independently 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 four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as par