Claims Admin and Support : General Manager

Sanlam; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Midrand is seeking a seasoned manager to oversee the Claims Administration department. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the Short-Term Insurance Industry and a proven track record in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, optimizing departmental performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a commitment to personal development and a diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in claims in the Short-Term Insurance Industry.
• Current management role overseeing a rescue/emergency call centre.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end claims administration lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall performance and strategy of the Claims Administration department.
• Oversee vendor performance and service level agreements.
• Manage the financial outcomes of the Claims Administration department.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Operational Management

Communication Skills

Resilience

Stakeholder Management

Education

Applicable bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or related field

Grade 12/Standard 10/NQF 4

Job description

Who are we?

MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella – all managed online.

We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way – free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the “what-ifs” of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude.

The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay’s core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!

What will make you successful in this role?

Minimum Qualification Required

• Grade 12/Standard 10/NQF 4
• An applicable bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field
• Any applicable post-matric qualifications will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience

• Proven track record with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in claims in the Short-Term Insurance Industry, for both Personal line and Commercial Insurance
• Must currently be in a management role overseeing a rescue/emergency call centre, salvage, car hire, and towing operations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a middle or senior management capacity.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end claims administration lifecycle, procedures, and processes.

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

• Strategic Oversight: Direct the overall performance, strategy, and operations of the Claims Administration department, including the rescue/emergency call centre, salvage, car hire, and towing divisions.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee the performance, cost-effectiveness, and service level agreements of all external service providers, including towing services, car hire companies, and salvage providers.
• Operational Excellence: Drive the development and implementation of projects and system enhancements to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the customer experience across all managed areas.
• Financial Acumen: Manage the Manex and Loss Ratio for the Claims Administration department, operations are financially optimized.
• Performance Reporting: Develop and present comprehensive reports on departmental performance, operational KPIs, and project progress to the Head of Department.
• Risk & Compliance: Monitor and manage the risk register for the department, ensuring all processes and procedures are compliant with industry regulations and company policies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Provide general support and act as a subject matter expert to the broader Claims Department, Procurement, and other internal business units to ensure seamless integration and operational alignment.

Competencies Required

• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a multi-functional team of leaders and specialists.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong business and financial insight, with experience managing budgets and negotiating with service providers.
• Operational Management: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to optimize complex processes.
• Communication Skills: Superior verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Resilience: Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams and external partners.

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 five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity.

This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

Please note that the deadline to apply is 10 October 2025.