Compassionate Enrolled Nurse — Patient-Centered Care

Netcare; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

On-the-job training

Career growth

Job summary

Netcare is seeking an organized Underwriting Assistant to support the Medical Aid division in Polokwane. The role provides essential administrative and analytical support to the underwriting team, helping evaluate applications, process policies, and ensure accuracy in documentation.

This entry-level position offers growth within the underwriting function in Limpopo’s financial services sector. You will handle inquiries, maintain policyholder records, and contribute to smooth underwriting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous administrative experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail is essential.
• Familiarity with health insurance processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in reviewing and processing medical aid applications and policy changes.
• Verify applicant information and ensure all required documentation is complete.
• Enter and maintain accurate policyholder data in the company databases.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policy status and coverage; prepare policy documents for issuance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Healthcare insurance knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support their Medical Aid division in Polokwane . This role provides crucial administrative and analytical support to the underwriting team, assisting in the evaluation of applications, processing policies, and ensuring accuracy in policy documentation. You will play a key part in the smooth operation of the underwriting process, handling inquiries and maintaining policyholder records. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in the healthcare insurance sector to build a career in Limpopo 's financial services industry.

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Underwriting Assistant to support their Medical Aid division in Polokwane . This role provides crucial administrative and analytical support to the underwriting team, assisting in the evaluation of applications, processing policies, and ensuring accuracy in policy documentation. You will play a key part in the smooth operation of the underwriting process, handling inquiries and maintaining policyholder records. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in the healthcare insurance sector to build a career in Limpopo 's financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in reviewing and processing medical aid applications and policy changes.
• Verify applicant information and ensure all required documentation is complete.
• Enter and maintain accurate policyholder data in the company's database systems.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding policy status and coverage.
• Prepare policy documents and correspondence for issuance to clients.
• Support the underwriting team with various administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in a related field is a plus.
• Previous administrative or office support experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with medical aid or health insurance processes is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career growth within underwriting.
• Stable working environment in Polokwane .
• Paid time off and company holidays.