Branch Manager (Short Term Insurance)

Headhunters; George; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in Short-Term Insurance seeks an experienced Branch Manager for their George-based team. The role involves operational leadership, driving revenue targets, and managing a high-performing team. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years' experience in a similar environment. Knowledge of local regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a branch within a short-term insurance business.
• Significant experience in financial services, insurance, or risk management.
• Knowledge of South African regulatory environment and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations and ensure compliance.
• Drive revenue targets through client acquisition and retention.
• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing branch team.
• Tailor strategies to meet local client needs.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory policies and company standards.
• Manage the branch’s P&L and report performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client management

Analytical skills

Negotiation abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Insurance

Postgraduate qualification or specialized insurance credentials

Job description

Overview

Our client, an industry leader in the Short-Term Insurance space, is currently looking to employ an experienced Branch Manager to their George (Southern Cape) based team.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits; preference given to candidates with short term commercial and personal lines experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for translating global and national strategy into local execution, maintaining client trust, and driving growth within the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Insurance (essential).

• Postgraduate qualification or specialized insurance credentials advantageous.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a branch within a short-term insurance business.

• Significant experience in financial services, insurance, or risk management with leadership or branch-level operations exposure.

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of meeting targets and leading teams.

• Analytical and strategic thinking with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation abilities.

• Knowledge of the South African regulatory environment and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily branch operations including compliance, administrative workflows, customer service, staff coordination, and budgeting.

• Sales, Growth and Client Management: Drive revenue targets by leading client acquisition, retention, and cross-selling insurance or risk solutions.

• Team Management and Development: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage branch staff to ensure a high-performing and client-focused team.

• Local Market Strategy: Tailor and implement strategies addressing client needs in South Africa, leveraging global resources and local insights.

• Compliance and Risk Governance: Ensure operations adhere to regulatory policies, company standards, and risk management frameworks.

• Financial Oversight and Reporting: Manage the branch’s P and L, set budget targets, monitor costs, and report performance metrics.

Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.