Junior Claims Administrator

vanbain Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected insurance organisation in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Claims Administrator who is an admitted attorney. The role involves managing insurance claims, ensuring compliance, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have legal training, strong bilingual communication skills in English and Afrikaans, and a methodical approach. This position offers professional exposure and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans is essential.
• Sound understanding of legal principles in a commercial context.

Responsibilities

• Administer insurance claims from inception to finalization.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policy terms.
• Draft and manage claims correspondence.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

📢 CAREER OPPORTUNITY | Claims Administrator (Junior Admitted Attorney)

📍 Location: Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg

🗓️ Commencement: 1 March

💼 Employment Type: Permanent

💰 Remuneration: R500,000 – R600,000 CTC (commensurate with experience)

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is with a respected insurance organisation recognised for its positive, inclusive working culture and strong focus on its people. Operating as a specialist, agile business rather than a large corporate, the organisation offers a stimulating and supportive environment for a Junior Claims Administrator who is qualified and admitted attorney to build long-term professional expertise.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional who wishes to apply their legal training in a structured, corporate environment, while developing specialist expertise within insurance and claims administration. The role offers stability, professional exposure, and long-term career growth outside of traditional legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering and managing insurance claims from inception to finalisation
• Applying legal analysis and judgement in assessing and resolving claims
• Liaising professionally with brokers, service providers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policy terms, and internal protocols
• Drafting and managing claims correspondence and maintaining accurate records
• Updating claims systems in line with organisational standards

Minimum Requirements (Essential)

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (non-negotiable)
• Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans (verbal, written, and professional communication)
• Sound understanding of legal principles within a commercial or financial context
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgement
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure

Advantageous Experience

• 1–3 years’ exposure to insurance claims, legal practice, or financial services
• Familiarity with insurance legislation or claims processing systems
• Candidate Profile: Methodical, analytical, and solutions-orientated
• Professionally confident when engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to quality outcomes
• Motivated to build a long-term career within a corporate insurance environment

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and supporting documentation to [e-mail]

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the volume of applications received.