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: Senior Underwriter X2 (3E)
Closing Date: 31 March 2021
Department: Underwriting
Reporting Line: Executive Underwriter
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
This role reports to the Executive Underwriter. The Senior Life Underwriter is responsible for underwriting life, disability, critical illness, sickness and permanent incapacity cover within the agreed underwriting authority limits.
The incumbent will deal with technical and complex underwriting queries and/or complaints, providing an excellent service offering. A close relationship with Research & Development to support interdepartmental and wider organisational goals.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Process optimisation and efficiencies:
Risk and Compliance:
People and Culture:
Knowledge Champion:
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge and Skills:
Competencies:
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Life Specialist (3D)
Closing Date: 31 March 2021
Department: Life Broker Services
Reporting Line: LBS Regional Sales Manager
Location: Cape Town North
Purpose of the Job:
PPS Life Broker Services has an opportunity for a service-driven professional with a strong need for financial independence to build our base of intermediaries. The role involves business development and relationship management within a base of Life Assurance Intermediaries that we are intending to grow. The LBS Life Specialist must work with and through others to build and maintain relationships, working closely and accurately within established guidelines is essential in this role. The LBS Life Specialist must be aware of and responsive to the needs and concerns of customers.
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Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Payroll Administrator (3A)
Closing Date: 31 March 2021
Division: Group Finance
Reporting Line: Team Manager: Group Finance
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
PPS Insurance Company is looking for a person who can function as a Junior Payroll Administrator and successfully meet the required deadlines.
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Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Graduate Advisor (3A)
Closing Date: 31 March 2021
Division: Graduate Division
Reporting Line: Graduate Sales Manager
Location: Johannesburg West
Purpose of the Job:
This is a three-year internship position and is designed to be used as a springboard to launch a young graduate professional’s career in the financial industry. The successful candidate must have the desire and long-term vision to build a professional practice for professionals by marketing risk and investment products from a well-established platform. Because this period is recognised as the building period, the intern will have to be target-orientated and motivated by incentive remuneration, as the package is incentivised and linked to sales targets.
The Graduate Advisor will be responsible for prospecting and building a client base within the young professional student base.
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Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Contact Centre Consultant 2C)
Closing Date: 30 March 2021
Division: Financial Advisory and Enablement
Reporting Line: Call Centre Manager
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
To represent the company brand and its products in order to establish new business opportunities and generate leads.
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Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Financial Advisors (3D)
Closing Date: 30 March 2021
Business Unit: Advisory Services and Enablement
Reporting Line: Regional Manager
Location: Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
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 clients’ needs. The individual must have a valid driver’s license and their own reliable vehicle. The role is based in Johannesburg.
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Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Manager: Client Relations Management (4B)
Closing Date: 19 March 2021
Business Unit: Member Services
Reporting Line: Head: Client Services
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
A leadership role in the Life Operations team reporting to the Head Client Services. The successful incumbent will ensure that a high level of client service is provided to the clients and financial intermediaries that interact with PPS. The Client Relationship Manager team will be responsible for all complaints in the form of written and telephonic interactions and other omni channels.
This role is also responsible for service delivery and maximising the client experience through client engagement. The incumbent’s team would deal with technical and complex client queries and complaints and exception reporting. Providing an excellent service offering, ensuring resolution whilst strengthening and maintaining relationships between clients/intermediaries and the company, is a key part of the role.
Main duties and responsibilities:
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Relationship building and communication:
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Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Team Manager: Member Services (4A)
Closing Date: 19 March 2021
Business Unit: Member Services
Reporting Line: Head: Client Services
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
A management role, reporting to the Head: Client Services. Accountable for call centre’s day-to-day activities, including conducting effective resource planning to maximize the productivity of resources (people, technology etc.) and collecting and analysing call-centre statistics. The successful incumbent will enable the Operations team to deliver the best experience to clients, focusing on change management and innovation in the Servicing area.
Main duties and responsibilities:
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Process optimisation and efficiencies (client experience):
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Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Senior PI Assessor (3E)
Closing Date: 19 March 2021
Business Unit: Claims; Life Operations
Reporting Line: Team Manager – Claims
Location: Johannesburg, Parktown
Purpose of the Job:
This role reports to the Team Manager Claims and is responsible for the assessment and management of long-term sickness, permanent incapacity and disability claims. The role will transfer specialist claims knowledge, in-depth process knowledge and client-centric principles. The incumbent will deal with technical and complex claims queries and/or complaints, providing an excellent service offering. This role will need to build a close relationship with Research & Development to support inter-departmental and wider organisational goals.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Process optimisation and efficiencies
Risk and Compliance
Knowledge Champion
People and Culture
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge and Skills:
Competencies:
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates
Please send your applications to recruitment@pps.co.za
Position: Graduate Advisor (3A)
Closing Date: 19 March 2021
Division: Graduate Division
Reporting Line: Graduate Sales Manager
Location: Stellenbosch
Purpose of the Job:
This is a three-year internship position and is designed to be used as a springboard to launch a young graduate professional’s career in the financial industry. The successful candidate must have the desire and long-term vision to build a professional practice for professionals by marketing risk and investment products from a well-established platform. Because this period is recognised as the building period, the intern will have to be target-orientated and motivated by incentive remuneration, as the package is incentivised and linked to sales targets.
The Graduate Advisor will be responsible for prospecting and building a client base within the young professional student base.
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
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.