About the position
As the Technical Manager, you will be the primary authority on all technical insurance issues, driving strategic projects and providing expert guidance to the organization, its members, and external stakeholders.
Location: Roodepoort
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 15 years' experience in the non-life insurance industry, with recognised technical expertise
- Relevant University Degree or Professional Qualification
- Comprehensive knowledge of all major non-life insurance classes, including Property, Liability, Marine, and Engineering
- Strong expertise in underwriting, risk assessment, market trends, and facultative placements
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and thought leadership on all technical insurance matters, including those relating to Transformation and Governance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the industry at senior meetings with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Prudential Authority (PA), National Treasury (NT), and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC).
- Project Management: Lead and implement critical industry projects, managing a variety of specialist forums, including the Property Technical Committee and Specialist Business Lines Forums.
- Specialist Lines & Nuclear Insurance: Oversee the operations of the South African Nuclear Pool (SANP/SANPA), including managing underwriting, budgeting, and the annual renewal process, as well as managing liaisons with Lloyds
- Media & Communication: Act as the media's technical insurance expert, writing articles, delivering presentations, and enhancing the reputation of the industry
- Team Mentorship: Mentor and coach senior support staff to ensure high performance and professional development
Desired Skills:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Stakeholder Management
- Deadline Management
- Emotional Resilience
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
A prestigious and influential industry body at the heart of the South African non-life insurance sector is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Insurance Technical Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role that will oversee all technical aspects of the non-life insurance landscape, acting as the definitive subject matter expert for the [URL Removed] will lead and coordinate technical strategy, manage key projects, and represent the industry in high-level engagements with regulators, government bodies, and other key stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technical insurance professional to shape the future of the industry.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Provident Fund Contribution
- Annual Bonuses
