Sanlam

Broker Business Consultants Team Manager


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PayCompetitive
LocationMidrand/Gauteng
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 31773

      Who are we?

      Miway is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella – all managed online. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way – free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the “what-ifs” of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Accountability, Attitude, Energy, Creativity, and Professionalism. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to Miway’s core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then Miway is the place for you!

      Build a successful career with us

      We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

      What will you do?

      The Team Leader: Broker Consultants will lead and support a team of broker consultants to grow sales in personal and commercial short-term insurance. The role focuses on building strong broker relationships, improving team performance, increasing market share, and ensuring compliance with company standards.

      Minimum Qualification Required

      • Grade 12/Standard 10/NQF 4
      • RE and FAIS accredited
      • Tertiary qualifications will be beneficial

      Minimum Experience

      · Min 5 years’ short-term insurance experience
      · 5-year portfolio management experience or similar
      · Min 5 years’ broker distribution experience with a proven track record
      · Must have existing broker relationships
      · Commercial and Personal Lines insurance experience essential

      Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

      · Grow sales and market share through broker channels (commercial & personal lines)
      · Lead and manage a team of broker consultants to meet targets
      · Build, maintain and strengthen broker relationships
      · Identify new brokers and new business opportunities
      · Drive new business, retention and cross-selling
      · Monitor sales performance and report on results
      · Support brokers with product knowledge and solutions
      · Ensure FAIS compliance and company processes are followed
      · Coach and develop team members to improve performance

      Competencies Required

      • Strong ability to work with brokers at all levels
      • Clear and professional communication skills
      • Good leadership, coaching and people management skills
      • Sales driven with strong business development ability
      • Self-motivated and able to motivate others
      • Problem-solving and solution focused
      • Able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
      • Performance management and coaching experience
      • Strong professionalism and work ethic
      • Good understanding of insurance processes and compliance
      • Able to guide team members with technical insurance knowledge
      • Willing to travel when required

      Knowledge and Skills

      Drive leads and service targets
      Call Centre control and reporting
      Budget and expenses
      Stakeholder communication
      Management of employees

      Personal Attributes

      Builds effective teams - Contributing independently
      Decision quality - Contributing independently
      Directs work - Contributing independently
      Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

      Core Competencies

      Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
      Customer focus - Contributing independently
      Drives results - Contributing independently
      Collaborates - Contributing independently
      Being resilient - Contributing independently

      Turnaround time

      The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

      DEADLINE TO APPLY: 6 February 2026

      Our commitment to transformation

      At Miway we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. Miway is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

  • About the company

      As one of the largest financial services groups in South Africa, Sanlam provides insurance, investment, financial planning & retirement advice to individuals, businesses & institutions.

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