Head of Body Corporate Underwriting & Growth

The Recruitment Council; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Council invites applications for a Senior Manager: Body Corporate in South Africa. This leadership role drives strategy, growth, profitability, and regulatory compliance for the Body Corporate division within a prominent financial services group.

You will oversee budget, product roadmaps, and distribution partnerships, while building a high-caliber team and delivering customer-centric solutions across broker networks and direct platforms.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential).
• Relevant Business Degree (Essential).
• FAIS-recognised qualification (Essential).
• AIISA qualification (Essential).
• Full compliance with FSCA Fit and Proper requirements (Essential).
• Over 10 years of specialist experience within the body corporate insurance industry (Essential).
• 6 to 10+ years of managerial experience in structured policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and implementation of the Body Corporate strategy.
• Manage divisional budget, GWP tracking, and risk controls.
• Oversee claims, profitability, and cost management.
• Drive product development and roadmaps for Body Corporate offerings.
• Build distribution plans across brokers, platforms and groups.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including TCF and rating tools.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team and leadership pipeline.

Job description

The Recruitment Council invites applications for a Senior Manager: Body Corporate in South Africa. This leadership role drives strategy, growth, profitability, and regulatory compliance for the Body Corporate division within a prominent financial services group.

You will oversee budget, product roadmaps, and distribution partnerships, while building a high-caliber team and delivering customer-centric solutions across broker networks and direct platforms.