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Snr Spec: WebSphere MQ/Message Broker
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
This is a Websphere MQ/Message Broker Specialist role largely responsible for providing operational integration services to the organization. We are looking for experienced MQ and Message Broker specialist for permanent position. This will require candidates who have experience of a installing and configuring Websphere MQ/Message Broker V8.X and above on Solaris, Windows and Z/OS environment.
Key Responsibilities
Installation and Configuration of WebSphere Message Broker v8/9 and above on Unix Solaris, Mainframe and windows environment.
Proactively monitor the health of WMQ/WMB Servers installed and take appropriate preventative actions
Unix scripting to troubleshoot and automation of duties and monitoring.
Develop tools, metrics, and reports to effectively monitor WMQ/WMB server health.
Define topology and specifications based upon new business requirement, including scale-out architectures for large installations.
Effectively troubleshoot using tools such as MQ Explorer, WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit, IBM Support PAC’s MO71 andIH03, MQSC, MQMONN etc. to solve issues with queue managers and brokers.
Perform problem resolution and root cause analysis, spot trends and recommend and implement preventive techniques.
Additional Key Responsibilities
Design, install, tune, maintain and monitor queue managers and brokers; including, but not limited to, storage management, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and change/configuration maintenance.
Work closely with development and implementation teams to design and implement overall application configuration, associated support tools and processes.
Provide technical consulting in identifying, implementing and supporting new WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Message Broker functions.
Ensure standardization of systems implementation, support techniques, and adherence to formal processes, change control, best practices, and total quality practices in all activities.
Willingness to work in a team environment where delivering to any and all customers is a priority together with the flexibility to take on new products and technologies as required.
Minimum Experience
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in IT.
5+ years of Websphere MQ/Message Broker/Sterling Connect direct experience.
5+ years of experience Unix Scripting support and MQ security
Knowledge of IS standards such as ITL/COBIT.
Proven WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Message Broker administration experience in production/Non Prod environments including installation, configuration and performance tuning/optimization.
Additional Minimum Experience
Experience in the configuration of file transfers using SFTP and associated security considerations (advantageous).
Experience of Windows, Mainframe and Solaris operating systems.
Experience in mainframe Natural ADABAS, CICS and use of main view.
Intermediate experience with a database such as DB2 Experience
Experience with Sterling Connect Direct is a plus.
Exposure with IBM Integration Bus v9 is a plus.
Experience in system analysis, design, construction and testing.
Minimum Qualifications
BSc in Computer Science, Business, or related major or equivalent business experience or other Tertiary education
Certification in WebSphere MQ Certified v8,9 and Message Broker v10.
Unix Solaris and MS Server 2016
Mainframe Natural adabas and CICS
Matric
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Actuarial Graduate Recruitment 2025
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
To apply Actuarial, Statistical and Mathematical techniques in the successful applicants’ appointed role in one of the areas in the Standard Bank Insurance and Asset Management Business Unit.
Minimum Experience
0 – 1 year experience in a similar environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Mathematical Sciences
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Actuarial Science Graduate studying towards Honours in Actuarial Science in 2025
Outputs
Process
Apply relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively and purposefully gather information.
Provide specialist advice and support in area of accountability to ensure that identified solutions and recommendations are appropriate and effective.
Perform required actuarial and other analyses for management reporting, and make recommendations to support these analyses.
Stay abreast with latest actuarial development tools and techniques in order to conduct analysis in an informed manner.
Accountable for the execution of specialised work including the improvement of quality, standards and outputs within defined work routines and operating procedures.
Proactively solves problems, determines root-cause and applies solutions in line with guidelines and providing the necessary information to solve problems related to area of specialisation.
Plan for own task execution and advises on improvements related to area of specialisation.
Completes actuarial tasks that are relatively granular with detailed output requirements defined
Performs data checking and validation work
Applies analytical tools and techniques, including model building, to solve actuarial problems
Adheres to spreadsheet standards and maintains audit trails.
Builds a basic understanding of general actuarial insurance knowledge, e.g. statutory reserving and capital requirements, IFRS reporting, product pricing etc.
Builds a basic understanding of company specific knowledge, e.g. product knowledge, company structure, business rules, policies, processes etc.
Customer
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles to provide specialist support and guidance.
Finance
Adhere to specified standards, policies and procedures to prevent potential losses/wastage related to the area of specialisation.
Learning and Growth
Interact proactively with others for the purpose of continuous knowledge sharing; and integration of own new knowledge.
Contribute positively to own area-specific knowledge improvement associated with area of specialisation.
Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
Governance
Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify, rectify and escalate risks where necessary.
Adheres to Actuarial Guidance Notes and any other applicable regulations.
Competencies
Liberty Values
Technical Competencies
Research and Information Gathering (Basic)
Quantitative Skills (Intermediate)
Modelling (Basic)
Statistical and Mathematical Analysis (Intermediate)
Behavioural Competencies
Professional/Technical learning (Basic)
Organisation and Attention to Detail (Basic)
Interpersonal Effectiveness (Basic)
Problem Solving and Analysis (Basic)
Teamwork and Cooperation (Basic)
Relationship Management and Networking (Intermediate)
Customer Orientation (Basic)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Snr Specialist: IT Systems Developer (SAP FI)
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
As an SAP FI S4HANA Consultant, you will play a critical role in the analysis, design, implementation, and support of SAP FI solutions in alignment with business as well as project requirements and objectives. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring smooth financial operations, process optimization, and integration of financial data within the S/4HANA environment.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in end-to-end SAP FI S/4HANA implementation projects, including blueprinting, design, configuration, testing, and post-go-live support.
Configure and customize SAP FI modules to meet business needs, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM), and Controlling (CO).
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand finance processes and provide expert guidance on leveraging SAP FI functionalities.
Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate end-users on SAP FI capabilities and best practices.
Participate in data migration activities and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data in the S/4HANA system.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support decision making.
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for SAP FI systems, addressing issues, and resolving technical problems.
Additional Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP FI with other SAP modules and external systems.
Stay updated with the latest SAP FI S/4HANA trends and advancements, ensuring the organization’s finance systems are up-to-date and aligned with industry standards.
Perform system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the quality and accuracy of SAP FI configurations.
Act as a subject matter expert in SAP FI S/4HANA, providing technical support and guidance to the finance team and other stakeholders.
Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and accounting standards, ensuring SAP FI configurations remain compliant with relevant requirements.
Collaborate with external consultants and vendors when required, managing relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of outsourced services.
Minimum Experience
5 years of experience in SAP FICO with a proven track record of successfully delivering multiple SAP FI projects, including full lifecycle implementations, upgrades, and rollouts.
Must have worked on at least 1 S4 Project.
Minimum two E2E Implementation project experience in SAP FICO required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Information Technology and Computer Sciences.
SAP FI/S4HANA Certification or equivalent.
Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance.
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Senior Specialist: Business Development Investments
Location: Pretoria GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
Liberty’s success is driven by the success of its people. We aim to keep our staff engaged in the right role at the right time. Talent mobility is key to our competitive edge.
Purpose
This role creates the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide specialist support and advice in the development and implementation of business development management planning and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques, enabling the provision of sound business development expertise. Strong interpersonal skills are required as there are daily interactions with various distribution channels.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Sales Enablement team – a dynamic team that is passionate about people development and business development.
Key Responsibilities
Correctly interpret and understand business and or customer requirements in order to develop and produce appropriate solutions.
Contribute to efforts related to the development of innovative business models to support the development of new business initiatives.
Identify development areas and business development opportunities and implement and execute accordingly.
Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements
Translate technical information into useable business intelligence to support business development initiatives.
Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate delivery and implementations of initiatives being driven.
Minimum Experience
3 – 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level
Job Related Skills/Knowledge
Networking
Understanding of the legislative requirements in Investments.
Understanding of Investment solutions.
Problem solving and analysis.
Implement strategic development plans in Investments.
Relationship management and networking.
Proactivity, accountability and the ability to work independently.
Business acumen
Minimum Qualifications
Appropriate Bachelor’s degree and Post Grad Diploma in
Financial Planning Law
Customer
Provide specialist expertise and advice to internal/external customers, that builds strong relationships and creates a favourable impression aligned to Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles.
Finance
Adhere to financial controls, governance and compliance policies and processes throughout an area of specialisation, contributing to cost efficiency.
Learning and Growth
Contribute positively to human capability improvement, related to knowledge optimisation and associated with area of specialisation.
Governance
Provide advice and support to the business with the aim of mitigating litigation risk across impacted organisational operations.
Comply to risk and governance policies, implement and provide subject matter input to the development of related processes, applicable to the area of specialisation.
Technical Competencies
Continuous Process Improvement (Advanced)
Research and Information Gathering (Intermediate)
Business Interaction (Proficient)
Business Acumen (Proficient)
Behavioural Competencies
Professional/Technical learning (Intermediate)
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking (Intermediate)
Problem Solving and Analysis (Intermediate)
Relationship Management and Networking (Intermediate)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Snr Spec: Proposition
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
Liberty’s success is driven by the success of its people. We aim to keep our staff engaged in the right role at the right time. Talent mobility is key to our competitive edge.
Purpose
Senior lead in the proposition team responsible for the STANLIB/Liberty LISP. To ensure that the company’s product range is structured to meet client needs and that it is appropriately positioned and priced compared to the industry.
Minimum Experience
3 – 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level
Minimum Qualifications
Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications [Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7] in Finance Economics and Accounting
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Relevant Professional qualification (e.g. CA, CFA, Actuary, MBA)
Outputs
Process
Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.
Conducts research, analysis, modelling and development of various investment products and services, both locally and globally focused on LISP investments.
Ensures that the company’s product range is structured to meet client needs and that it is appropriately positioned and priced compared to the industry.
Provides analytical support and possesses a strong knowledge base of product rules, general legislation, understanding on investment products and taxation to support team in decision-making forums.
Works closely with the Retail Solutions Investment management team and other product specialists to investigate and analyse product opportunities and product features for existing and new product suites.
Conducts research and analysis of new product features and opportunities.
Presents research, data segmentation and content to business stakeholders in decision making forums.
Drives identified, smaller project strategies, new products or services from concept stage through design and ensures successfully roll out to market.
Supports internal departments with analytically complex and technical queries relating to product suite, queries or deliverables.
Implements and maintains a structured process to review competitor products in conjunction with the technical marketing function.
Prepares reports for internal decision making and distribution supporting information documents.
Maintains product specification documents for all existing and proposed products and checks product related marketing content for product accuracy before roll-out.
Provides assistance with feasibility analysis on new product opportunities.
Conducts data segmentation to assist in identifying product and servicing opportunities.
Conducts modelling of various investment structures for review of existing and design of new product structures.
Customer
Provide specialist expertise and advice to internal/external customers, that builds strong relationships and creates a favourable impression aligned to Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles.
Finance
Adhere to financial controls, governance and compliance policies and processes throughout an area of specialisation, contributing to cost efficiency.
Learning and Growth
Contribute positively to human capability improvement, related to knowledge optimisation and associated with area of specialisation.
Works with the rest of Liberty’s investment team to collaborate in a product relationship as a representative for the LISP proposition offering.
Manages and develops a small team of specialists enabling their work output and development.
Governance
Comply to risk and governance policies, implement and provide subject matter input to the development of related processes, applicable to the area of specialisation.
Competencies
Liberty Values
Technical Competencies
Financial Analysis (Proficient)
Local and / or international market / industry knowledge (Proficient)
Customer Understanding (Intermediate)
Investment Research (Proficient)
Research and Information Gathering (Intermediate)
Investment Management (Intermediate)
Modelling (Proficient)
Product Development (Proficient)
Customer Relationship Management (Intermediate)
Behavioural Competencies
Persuading and Influencing (Intermediate)
Professional/Technical learning (Intermediate)
Analytical Thinking (Proficient)
Problem Solving and Analysis (Intermediate)
Relationship Management and Networking (Intermediate)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Head: Onboarding
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
The Head of Underwriting is responsible for overseeing and managing the underwriting function to ensure effective risk assessment, decision-making, and portfolio management. This role focuses on developing and implementing underwriting strategies, policies, and processes aligned with organizational goals.
Minimum Experience
8 – 10 years experience in a similar environment, of which 2 – 3 years at senior management level
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Generic Management or Finance Economics and Accounting
Outputs
Develop long-term underwriting strategy and direction for the company, and sets specific goals and policies for underwriting
Experience in defining, managing, and governing under-writing standards
Foster continuous communication between the sales and underwriting teams to ensure that their combined effectiveness is maximized
Identify, analyze and provide recommendations on product, underwriting and practice strategies and systems that optimize profitability and are aligned to the company’s strategic direction and risk philosophy
Enable a culture that embraces Quality Assurance as an additional tool to drive the improvement of technical underwriting capabilities
Contribute to the overall strategic planning process to enable the company to maximize business opportunities
Oversee the end-to-end onboarding processes and assist customers throughout their lifecycle, helping them unlock the most value from the products and services
Strong judgment and risk management skills
Experience managing high-pressure client situations and building trust
Interface with the multi-disciplinary work teams (Product, Brokers, Financial Advisors, Sales Teams etc) and uphold onboarding and under-writing standards
Ability to prioritize multiple/simultaneous issues and communicate effectively at a senior level
Process
Ensure the right resources (own or partners’) are in place with appropriate support to achieve organisation results.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement in the function/division.
Direct, coordinate and administer all aspects of the CFU operations through directive leadership.
Understand their goals and, as trusted advisors, recommend solutions to the challenges clients face.
Manage and advise on constant requests for information and ensure proper follow through with each customer.
Oversee the onboarding and assist customers throughout their lifecycle, helping them unlock the most value from the products and services.
Technical Competencies
Continuous Process Improvement (Advanced)
Strategic Planning (Advanced)
Operations Risk Management (Proficient)
Operations Management (Proficient)
Product and/or Service Knowledge (Proficient)
Behavioural Competencies
Relationship Management and Networking (Proficient)
Product and/or Service Knowledge (Advanced)
Operations Management (Expert)
Continuous Process Improvement (Advanced)
Operations Risk Management (Advanced)
Strategic Planning (Advanced)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Lead Specialist: Investment Proposition
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
SBG Investment and Asset Management business is building a new and exciting integrated investment proposition into the Affluent and HNW markets with supporting services to independent financial advisers as well as tied advisers within Standard Bank and Liberty. With access to a large range of products and services across the group namely, Standard Bank, STANLIB, STANLIB MM, INN8, Liberty Investments and across geographies within the continent and beyond, we plan to deliver a highly competitive proposition based on customer and adviser centricity and digital enablement. You will play a key role in delivering this leading and competitive investment value proposition. The role purpose is to define, execute and oversee the development of customer propositions across Liberty’s various investment products, and activate in specific channels and segments, with appropriate positioning relative to competitors.
Minimum Experience
5 – 8 years experience in a similar environment, of which 2 – 3 years at specialist level
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance Economics and Accounting
Process
Accountable for contributing to strategy enablement and implementation and delivery optimisation across an internal value chain, through best practice development and implementation
Draw on own technical and/or professional knowledge and experience to proactively develop alternatives and identify optimal best practice solutions for tactical problems.
Plan to deliver work outputs related to a service or operational area, Manages interdependent functional activities, and directs best-practice priorities, standards and procedures to ensure efficiency within area of specialisation.
Responsible for maintaining a body of knowledge on current and emerging investment propositions
Develops and launches new propositions and enables on-going proposition lifecycle management
Responsible for developing and delivering revenue plans for each designated proposition (with key stakeholders), ensuring that profitability is achieved in line with annual plan
Ensures alignment of distribution team sales targets and incentives to deliver commercials of product/ proposition
Demonstrates thought leadership and helps drive a customer centric mind-set across distribution, manufacturing, operations and service
Responsible for developing and delivering annual sales and revenue plans for each designated product (with key stakeholders), ensuring that profitability is achieved in line with annual plan
Works closely with investment professionals to simplify messages to market and align investment offerings with customer needs
Manage and deliver specialist messaging to requirements of adhoc/ other internal projects impacting client experience
Responsible for maintaining a body of knowledge on current and emerging investment propositions
Customer
Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal/external customers, that builds strong relationships and creates a favourable impression aligned to Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles
Develops a comprehensive customer value proposition for financial advisors and customers across the various advisor channels and segments
Partners with leadership and business to improve end-to-end customer experience by owning proposition design and development and implementing customer experience improvement programmes
Organises regular proposition reviews with key stakeholders to evaluate proposition performance, elicit feedback and identify improvements in the proposition going forward
Works closely with investment professionals to simplify messages to market and align investment offerings with customer needs
Engages with different stakeholder groups e.g. channels, operations, Liberty Executives and builds relationships with these key stakeholders
Develops client propositions and differentiated go-to-market strategies for investment propositions across the various advisor channels and segments
Responsible for the on-going monitoring of existing propositions ensuring these continue to meet customer needs, commercial promise as well as investment governance standards
Integrates investment propositions with customer service and end to end customer enablement, commercial and marketing teams to deliver a compelling proposition for the FA and end customer
Finance
Implement and monitor financial controls, management of costs and corporate governance throughout the area of specialisation.
Learning and Growth
Contribute positively to human capability improvement, related to knowledge optimisation and associated with area of specialisation.
Governance
Develop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice and/or tactical area to identify and manage risk exposure liability related to the area of specialisation.
Competencies
Liberty Values
Technical Competencies
Research and Information Gathering (Proficient)
Investment Management (Proficient)
Written Communication (Proficient)
Behavioural Competencies
Stakeholder Engagement and Management (Proficient)
Trust and Integrity (Proficient)
Persuading and Influencing (Proficient)
Driving for Excellence (Proficient)
Professional/Technical learning (Proficient)
Analytical Thinking (Proficient)
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking (Proficient)
Leading Change (Proficient)
People Management and Empowerment (Proficient)
Teamwork and Cooperation (Proficient)
Resilience (Proficient)
Customer service orientation (Proficient)
Communicating with Impact (Proficient)
Relationship Management and Networking (Proficient)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Fund Accountant
ocation: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
Performs specific work according to the deliverables stated in the respective fixed term contract and adheres to all qualitative and quantitative standards as specified in the contract.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance Economics and Accounting
2-5 years experience in a similar environment
Job Requirements
Preparation of financial statements
retirement Fund Accounting experience
Caseware experience (negotiable)
Critical to Job
Fixed Term Contract
Process
Adhere to prescribed timekeeping standards at all times and attempt to improve own standards continuously.
Develop own knowledge and experience to assist in the development of work solutions and offerings that aims to improve service and quality.
Accountable for the execution of specialised work including the improvement of quality, standards and outputs within defined work routines and operating procedures.
Proactively solves problems, determines root-cause and applies solutions in line with guidelines and providing the necessary information to solve problems related to area of specialisation.
Plan for own task execution and advises on improvements related to area of specialisation.
Customer
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles to provide specialist support and guidance.
Performs specific work according to the deliverables stated in the respective fixed term contact and adheres to all qualitative and quantitative standards specified in the contract.
Finance
Adhere to specified standards, policies and procedures to prevent potential losses/wastage related to the area of specialisation.
Learning and Growth
Contribute positively to own area-specific knowledge improvement associated with area of specialisation.
Governance
Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of work and continuously identify, rectify and escalate risks where necessary.
Technical Competencies
Research and Information Gathering (Basic)
Efficiency improvement (Basic)
Programme And Project Management (Basic)
Behavioural Competencies
Interpersonal Effectiveness (Basic)
Teamwork and Cooperation (Basic)
Problem Solving and Analysis (Basic)
Communicating with Impact (Basic)
Professional/Technical learning (Basic)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Senior Specialist: Worksite Development (Bloemfontein)
Location: Bloemfontein FS ZA, FS, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
To provide specialist advice and support in area of specialisation enabling the provision of effective worksite development support to achieve business objectives.
Minimum Experience
3 – 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Communication Studies
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Outputs
Process
Advise on and ensure the accurate use and dissemination of area specific marketing and communication material; verifying the outcome of messages.
Ensure the development of market position through the proactive identification of target markets, relationships, negotiation and business deals.
Oversee the onboarding and assist customers throughout their lifecycle, helping them unlock the most value from the products and services.
Ensure the effective coordination of premium collection functions within worksites development to improve collections, flow of premiums on business written at worksites to ensure profitability.
Oversee and monitor the effective execution of lodgement and facility coordination and management.
Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.
Customer
Provide sound consulting services and recommendations based on customer and client needs, current information and trends analyses.
Builds sustainable relationships with clients (worksite stakeholders, brokers and direct clients) to enable customer retention, education and cross-selling opportunities.
Provide specialist expertise and advice to internal/external customers, that builds strong relationships and creates a favourable impression aligned to Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles.
Finance
Adhere to financial controls, governance and compliance policies and processes throughout an area of specialisation, contributing to cost efficiency.
Learning and Growth
Contribute positively to human capability improvement, related to knowledge optimisation and associated with area of specialisation.
Governance
Comply to risk and governance policies, implement and provide subject matter input to the development of related processes, applicable to the area of specialisation.
Competencies
Liberty Values
Technical Competencies
Research and Information Gathering (Intermediate)
Financial Acumen (Proficient)
Developing sales (Intermediate)
Behavioural Competencies
Professional/Technical learning (Intermediate)
Organisation and Attention to Detail (Intermediate)
Problem Solving and Analysis (Intermediate)
Relationship Management and Networking (Intermediate)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Team Leader: Terminations
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
To coordinate, plan & deliver day-to-day team tasks & activities in order to execute operations & admin transactions accurately & timeously in support of org. policy compliance through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed SOPs.
Minimum Experience
2 – 3 years experience in a similar environment
Minimum Qualifications
Higher Diplomas [NQF Level 06] in Office Administration
Key Responsibilities
Create management information reports monthly.
Manage the successful finalisation of termination wrap up cases within agree SLAs.
Ensure quality of own work, minimise mistakes, coordinate and implement team process improvements and continuously improve on quality and standards.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders (Terminations; Admin department) and respond to complaints with given SLA.
Accept accountability and take responsibility for tasks done by reporting staff.
Co-ordinate team member’s leave schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure quality of own work, minimise mistakes, coordinate and implement team process improvements and continuously improve on quality and standards.
Keep accurate and up to date records of information relating to own work area in line with standard operating procedures and performance criteria.
Coordinate team’s administrative support task execution and provide input to meet required response time, quality & service delivery standards.
Plan periodically to coordinate, process and monitor team tasks and activities effectively and efficiently to align performance objectives.
Ensure that operational and admin related tasks and activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Accountable for the quality execution of own and teams’ work, within defined operating procedures, standards and work routines.
Plan for the execution of own and other’s tasks against a set framework.
Proactively identify team-based work problems, determine root-cause and apply solutions in line with established guidelines, escalating more complex problems, providing the necessary information to solve problems.
Competencies
Technical Competencies
Customer Understanding (Basic)
Service Delivery (Basic)
Risk Awareness (Basic)
Reporting and Interpretation (Intermediate)
Operations Management (Intermediate)
Customer Advice (Technical) (Basic)
Customer Relationship Management (Basic)
Behavioural Competencies
Organisation and Attention to Detail (Basic)
Interpersonal Effectiveness (Basic)
Problem Solving and Analysis (Basic)
Teamwork and Cooperation (Basic)
Customer service orientation (Basic)
Team coordination (Intermediate)
Communicating with Impact (Basic)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Senior Specialist: Middle Market Life Solutions
Location: Johannesburg GAU ZA, GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
To provide specialist advice and support with risk product development and management focusing on Life Insurance solution development within Standard Bank Group, with simplified underwriting models aimed at Middle Market customers
Minimum Experience
5 – 8 years experience in a similar environment, of which 2 – 3 years at specialist level
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance Economics and Accounting
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Actuarial profession (newly qualified or nearly qualified actuary)
Outputs
Process
Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.
Review and manage existing simple life cover product suite to ensure these risk products remain suitable for the customer and that risks and commercials are managed.
Develop new simple life solutions or enhancements to existing solutions, including the value case for these, analysing overall profitability and commercial contribution to the Simple Life Solutions Commercial unit.
Assess commercial levers and risks specifically in relation to pricing strategy and risks like mortality, morbidity, lapse and broader risk taxonomy.
Incorporate risk mitigations through product design, pricing, underwriting rules, claims rules, reinsurance design, or where in less direct control working with other necessary functional areas, SMEs and stakeholders across the value chain.
Translate strategic simple solutions projects into structured execution plans and drive delivery both in their own outputs and managing outputs of other team members and broader stakeholders, assisted by support of manager.
Develop, manage and maintain all relevant technical product artefacts, including product specifications, policy document specifications, customer communication specifications and technical content to support into marketing.
Work with technology teams to decide on best approaches to implement solutions and making sure they are implemented correctly.
Assist with management information and data to monitor and assess solution performance and to inform recommendations and solutions and ensure that the solution is commercially optimised and operates as intended.
Play a key participating role in cross-functional teams as required to execute strategic solution development initiatives.
Support commercial and first line risk management within solutions.
Provide oversight of adequacy of controls to ensure risks are appropriately managed and mitigated.
Customer
Provide specialist expertise and advice to internal/external customers, that builds strong relationships and creates a favourable impression aligned to Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles.
Leverage inputs from a wide range of stakeholders to understand market trends and dynamics, customer needs, channel needs, regulatory requirements, competitor insights, gaps or issues in current solution set to identify product or solution opportunities.
Ensure solution development support customer, experience and journeys that are intuitive and support strategic objectives.
Finance
Adhere to financial controls, governance and compliance policies and processes throughout an area of specialisation, contributing to cost efficiency.
Learning and Growth
Contribute positively to human capability improvement, related to knowledge optimisation and associated with area of specialisation.
Governance
Comply to risk and governance policies, implement and provide subject matter input to the development of related processes, applicable to the area of specialisation.
Prepare and present information and reports or supports reporting to relevant governance or management forums.
Ensure compliance to relevant internal policies and standards as they apply to the solution, and relevant governance is followed for approval and sign-off of decisions, new solutions, new features within solutions, specifications and solution artefacts.
Competencies
Liberty Values
Technical Competencies
Change Management (Intermediate)
Communication skills (Fundamental) (Intermediate)
Research and Information Gathering (Intermediate)
Decision Making and Problem Solving (Intermediate)
Written Communication (Intermediate)
Modelling (Intermediate)
Behavioural Competencies
Leading and Living the Vision (Intermediate)
Professional/Technical learning (Intermediate)
Relationship Management and Networking (Intermediate)
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Head: IT CASC (Johannesburg)
Location: GT, ZA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
Liberty’s success is driven by the success of its people. We aim to keep our staff engaged in the right role at the right time. Talent mobility is key to our competitive edge.
Purpose
Responsible to manage the technologies for the various business units to ensure they deliver outcomes that support the objectives of the business. This includes the day to day management of the IT relating to systems and/or equipment.
To develop an information technology functional operating model and framework in a broadly defined group functional strategy; enabling horizontal alignment, implementation and adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Continuously track and measure the delivery of operational plans, realign and improve where required
Proactively plan for practice & operational IT delivery changes, identify priorities and associated resources needed and monitor applied changes
Realign strategies and objectives through the use of insights and knowledge gained through reporting measures
Drive delivery of capabilities required to enable new service or technologies that enables business strategies
Timeously communicate and manage the stakeholder relationships during any tactical delivery challenges and escalations
Promote and align to the new ways of work and drive a culture of continuous improvement within IT
Collaborate and develop effective relationships within IT and the organisation to deliver business and IT objectives and ultimately create a competitive advantage
Additional Key Responsibilities
Enable the provision of a robust, stable, performant applications environment that support and enable business related operational tactics.
Plan for and oversee the effective implementation of IT governance and information security performance and compliance measurement/s.
Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor and report on variances
Develop and implement people capacity plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
Minimum Experience
8 – 10 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 3 – 4 years at senior management level
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Computer sciences, a post-graduate qualification would be an advantage.
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Head: Sales, Distribution & Marketing, (Namibia)
Location: KH, NA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
To develop and manage the tactical implementation of Institutional Bancassurance and Retail Sales and distribution strategies to optimize sales and profitability objectives in all channels. To develop, maintain and expand relationships with assigned channel and partners abilities to deliver institutional and retail sales targets.
Key Responsibilities
Promoting Liberty brand and values,
New business development,
Effective communication of business targets with the sales force,
Establish and support the maintenance and enhancement of new and existing business relationships,
Initiate the development of marketing material,
Establish and maintain key business relationships,
Ensure the implementation of corporate governance, compliance and ethics policies,
Establish and support the maintenance and enhancement of new and existing business relationships to increase customer and shareholder value,
Support the continuous training and coaching of all contracted distribution channels including franchises and their staff on the Company’s products, procedures and technology services.
Minimum Experience
8 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 2-3 years should be executive management experience in a life insurance or pension fund environment.
Sales lifecycle management, Product knowledge, Functional policies and procedures, Managerial budgeting,
Policy implementation, and Planning management and measurement.
Minimum Qualifications
3-year bachelor’s degree in Business /Commerce, a post-graduate qualification would be an advantage.
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Snr Specialist: Marketing (Namibia)
Location: KH, NA
Company: Liberty Group Limited
At Liberty, we employ more than 6 000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries. Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment and health products. We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise and reward the people who make our business great.
Purpose
To provide specialist advice and support in area of specialisation providing marketing, communication and public relations advise to the business.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor the effectiveness of marketing related initiatives and activities to identify recommendations for improvement.
Advise on and ensure the accurate use and dissemination of area specific marketing and communication material and verifying the outcome of messages.
Advise on and create awareness of branding and promotional material within the organisation to promote sales and build the brand.
Consult with stakeholders to develop and implement business related marketing collateral
Plan the regional strategy, programmes and develop the activity budget for the year.
Coordinate with the C on the execution of activities, address any issues and queries and escalate to the C where necessary.
Additional Key Responsibilities
Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.
Provide sound consulting services and recommendations based on customer and client needs, current information and trends analyses.
Provide specialist expertise and advice to internal/external customers, that builds strong relationships and creates a favourable impression aligned to Treating the Customer Fairly (TCF) principles.
Minimum Experience
3 – 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Communication Studies, Marketing and Public Relations.
Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the group’s Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the organisation.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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