Group Scheme Manager

Avbob; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AVBOB is seeking a Group Schemes Manager to lead the Group Scheme team within the Alternative Distribution unit. The role focuses on promoting and selling AVBOB Group Funeral Insurance products while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, growth, and strong stakeholder relationships.

Pretoria-based with a competitive package. You will drive strategy, oversee contracts, budgeting, and reporting, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders to optimize quotations and service

Qualifications

• Experience leading a group scheme/insurance team.
• Strong understanding of FSCA regulations and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Group Scheme team to achieve objectives.
• Drive sales, production, client acquisition and retention initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies for the Group Funeral business.
• Ensure compliance with FSCA regulations and Data Protection Act.
• Oversee profitability, membership, claims ratios, premium payments and operations.

Job description

We are looking for a Group Schemes Manager to join our Alternative Distribution team. In this role, you will be responsible for the management of the Group Scheme team, driving the promotion and sales of AVBOB Group Funeral Insurance products while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, business growth and strong stakeholder relationships.

You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. In exchange for your services, you will receive a competitive compensation package. You will be joining an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Leading and managing the Group Scheme team to achieve business and performance objectives.
• Driving sales, production, client acquisition and retention initiatives in line with growth targets.
• Developing and implementing strategies for the Group Funeral business
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, including FSCA regulations, the Data Protection Act and Anti-Money Laundering requirements.
• Overseeing scheme profitability, membership, claims ratios, premium payments and operational efficiencies.
• Managing group insurance contracts, including negotiations, tenders, service level agreements and periodic contract reviews.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, associations, administrators, brokers, consultants and other key stakeholders.
• Working with internal stakeholders, including Actuarial, to evaluate complex quotations and tenders.
• Managing client complaints and providing guidance on benefits, claims procedures and policy coverage.
• Overseeing the financial management and budgeting of the Group Scheme Office.
• Preparing and presenting monthly management reports covering production, trends, growth opportunities, challenges and strategic recommendations.
• Leading recruitment, performance management and development of Group Scheme Consultants.