Senior Regional Manager: Employee Benefits

SUMMARY:
Senior Regional Manager: Employee Benefits

POSITION INFO:

Senior Regional Manager: Employee Benefits

Are you a strategic leader with a deep mastery of the South African Employee Benefits landscape? We are seeking a high-caliber professional to drive sales strategy, operational excellence, and innovation across a national footprint.

As a key member of the distribution leadership team, you will ensure the delivery of world-class consulting and administrative services to retirement fund members and employers.

This role is about more than just oversight; it is about shaping the future of EB distribution. You will be responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership: Implementing and refining an impactful EB sales strategy that standardizes advice, processes, and systems across multiple offices.

• Operational Excellence: Monitoring SLAs and turnaround times for high-level deliverables, such as member benefit statements.

• Innovation & Growth: Driving initiatives that keep the business competitive while maximizing margins and profitability.

• Talent Development: Recruiting and vesting Employee Benefits expertise within adviser offices and driving succession planning.

• Stakeholder Management: Building robust internal and external relationships and providing technical input to advisory teams.

Requirements:

• Education: A Financial or Commercial degree (BCom and/or CFP) is essential.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Successful completion of Regulatory Exams (RE1 and RE5).

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of senior/executive management experience within a large South African EB administrator.

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of the EB market, advice processes, and employer/member portal functionality.

• Business Acumen: Proven experience in financial and budget management, as well as client segmentation.

Core Competencies

• Ability to influence and challenge at an executive level.

• Resilience and tenacity in an adapting environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on client satisfaction.

Role Details

• Location: National (South Africa).

• Employment Status: Full-Time, Senior Level.

• Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and employment equity.