We at PPS are proud of our unique and unmatched business model of “mutuality” in South Africa. Our financial strength and exceptional growth trends inspire a sense of confidence in PPS. Social responsibility is a fundamental part of who we are, and we are recognised as a company of value, integrity and repute. We are committed to transformation and believe in celebrating our dynamic and diverse workforce.
We offer our employees the kind of environment where everyone matters. We recognise the value of work-life balance and have a genuine concern for the wellbeing of our people and their families. Collaboration is encouraged and rewarded.
We are dedicated to developing people in their roles and offer a stimulating and challenging work environment geared towards growth and innovation. Regular performance feedback is an integral part of our culture and our robust performance management system drives consistency and fairness.
We believe in rewarding our people fairly and offer competitive and flexible benefits. Our people are recognised through various programmes and initiatives, designed to acknowledge their contributions and incentivise exceptional performance.Position: Enterprise/Solutions Architect (4S1)
Closing Date: 31 January 2021
Department: IT
Reporting Line: IT Executive: Enterprise Architecture
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
A technical specialist role, reporting into the IT Executive: Enterprise Architecture, this role is responsible for the solutions architecture and end-to-end solutions design, balancing requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors. The successful incumbent will be responsible for enabling and driving the vision that underlies the solution and the execution of that vision for those solutions. This role will ensure that application software is effectively and efficiently designed, produced and tested to meet business objectives.
Areas covered include: data, work flow, integration, encompassing applications, hardware platforms, interfaces with peripheral systems, internal and external checks and controls and the evaluation of 3rd party vendor solutions.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Enterprise Architecture:
Solutions Architecture:
Solutions Design:
Technical Support:
IT Environment:
IT Governance:
Effective Communication and Stakeholder management:
Formal Qualifications:
Experience:
Knowledge and Skills:
Competencies:
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Intermediate Java Developer (Adobe Experience Manager) (3D)
Closing Date: 31 January 2021
Business Unit: IT
Reporting Line: Team Manager: Communications
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
Providing support and maintenance for all IT Communications to members and intermediaries as well attending to new requests for automated communications. The successful candidate will manage the environment and support the current Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) processes, making recommendations on improvements in the current environment with a special focus on making use of AEM.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Formal qualification:
Knowledge and Experience:
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Project Manager (4S1)
Closing Date: 31 January 2021
Business Unit: Program Management and Digital Transformation
Reporting Line: IT Executive: Program Management and Digital Transformation
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
A Project Manager drives Project Lifecycle compliance: planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. The successful candidate will have the authority, accountability and responsibility for managing a project to achieve specific objectives.
The incumbent will be required to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific initiative being worked on. The Project Manager will work closely with upper management to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule, as well as with other departments for support.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Formal qualification:
Knowledge and Experience:
Computer Literacy:
Strategic Orientation
Commercial Acumen:
Communication:
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Financial Advisors (3D)
Closing Date: 28 February 2021
Department: Financial Advisory
Reporting Line: Regional Manager
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown, Durban & Cape Town
Purpose of the Job:
An exciting career opportunity has become available for a Financial Advisor in the PPS Financial Advisory department. The key purpose of this role is to provide professional financial services to a client or a member. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, retaining and growing a membership and client base for eligible professionals by implementing PPS financial solutions in line with the client’s needs. The individual must have a valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle. The role is based in Johannesburg.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Formal Qualifications:
Experience and Knowledge:
Computer Literacy:
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Position: Team Manager Claims Assessment (4A)
Closing Date: 31 January 2021
Business Unit: Claims
Reporting Line: Executive Claims Assessor
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Claims Manager, this a management role that is accountable for day-to-day Permanent Incapacity (PI) Claims activities. The successful candidate will conduct effective resource planning to maximise the productivity of resources (people, technology etc.). This also involves managing a team responsible for assessing Sickness, Permanent Incapacity and Disability claims as well as case/claims management of ongoing claims, ensuring best practice and supporting the company in meeting its objectives.
Main duties and responsibilities:
People Management:
PI Claims Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Management:
Risk and Compliance:
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge and Skills:
Competencies:
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
PPS offers tailor-made insurance, investment and healthcare solutions exclusively for graduate professionals with an honours level*/equivalent or higher qualification, from a public institution or certain listed private institutions.
*Honours level equivalent qualification includes certain BTechs, 3 year undergraduate degrees or diplomas plus a postgraduate qualification or professional designation.