Head : Portfolio Management

Sasria SOC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization seeks a Head of Portfolio Management in Johannesburg to oversee strategic portfolio management and drive profitability. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in commerce or related field and a proven track record in short-term insurance. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience and exhibit strong leadership skills in managing partnerships and diverse distribution channels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years in short-term insurance or financial services.
• At least 5 years in middle management roles.
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of integrated portfolio strategies.
• Drive stakeholder-centric growth and manage profitability across agent portfolios.
• Spearhead the establishment and nurturing of high-impact strategic partnerships.

Skills

Project / Program Management

Portfolio Management

Financial Analysis

Analysis Skills

Contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce, Law, Risk Management or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Insurance Strategy Public Policy or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Head of Portfolio Management is a senior leadership role accountable for the strategic oversight and performance of Sasrias distribution and portfolio management. The incumbent will lead the formulation and execution of integrated portfolio strategies drive stakeholder-centric growth manage profitability across agent portfolios and spearhead the establishment and nurturing of high-impact strategic partnerships (e.g. Government Security Cluster SAIA FIA and other related partners). This role ensures alignment between business growth and sustainability imperatives delivering operational excellence client satisfaction and public value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of integrated portfolio strategies.
• Drive stakeholder-centric growth and manage profitability across agent portfolios.
• Spearhead the establishment and nurturing of high-impact strategic partnerships (e.g. Government Security Cluster SAIA FIA and other related partners).
• Ensure alignment between business growth and sustainability imperatives, delivering operational excellence, client satisfaction and public value.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in commerce, Law, Risk Management or related field
• Beneficial: AIISA or equivalent insurance qualification
• Preferred : Postgraduate qualification in Insurance Strategy Public Policy or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 710 years in short-term insurance or financial services with at least 5 years in middle management roles
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic partnerships and public sector engagements
• Proven track record of managing diverse distribution channels and leading high-performing teams
• Financial and operational oversight experience essential

Key Skills

• Project / Program Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Analysis
• Banking
• Pricing
• Analysis Skills
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Property Management
• Contracts

Employment Details

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1