Junior Broker - VKB Brokers, Reitz

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic agricultural firm in South Africa seeks an insurance broker to manage client relationships and arrange suitable insurance policies. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 qualification, have excellent communication skills, and experience in marketing is advantageous. You'll work independently, balancing various responsibilities while ensuring the best deals for clients. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to understand insurance risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification or NQF4.
• Must have successfully completed RE5 examination.
• Advantageous to be studying towards NQF Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as an intermediary between clients and insurance companies.
• Find and arrange suitable insurance policies for clients.
• Ensure clients receive the best deals from multiple insurers.

Skills

Numerate

Excellent communication skills

Good people skills

Thorough, precise and accurate

Entrepreneurial spirit

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

Grade 12 or relevant NQF4 qualification

RE5 examination

NQF Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels. This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future. VKB Brokers (Pty) Ltd is one of the leading brokers in the Free State and enjoys bargaining power among insurers to offer its clients the best value for money. The company is part of the VKB Group and strives toward healthy and modern business practices. VKB Brokers (Pty) Ltd offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a rural environment with resources inherent to the environment.

Job Description

As an insurance broker you will use your in-depth knowledge of risks and the insurance market to find and arrange suitable insurance policies and arrange cover for your clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will act as an intermediary between your clients, who can either be individuals, commercial businesses and organizations, and insurance companies, and will offer products from more than one insurer to ensure that your clients get the best deal.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF4 qualification
• Successfully completed RE5 examination
• Studying towards a Full Qualification to meet competency requirements for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes (NQF Level 5, Min Credits 120) will be advantageous
• Marketing experience will be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Required to travel

Skills Required

• Numerate
• Excellent communication skills
• Good people skills to interview and listen to clients
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, able work independently, setting own pace and schedule, manage time exceptionally well
• Ability to master a variety of industry specific computer applications and maintaining organised records using computer software
• Constantly add value to the current functions of the position

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document

• NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px