Permanent Project Lead | Rand Mutual Admin Services Vacancies
Job Description
Rand Mutual Admin Services Vacancies – Project Lead – Distribution Enablement
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: Rand Mutual Admin Services
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Business Operations
Project Lead – Distribution Enablement
Company: Rand Mutual Admin Services
Introduction:
The Project Lead will be responsible for leading and coordinating strategic projects and initiatives within the Distribution Enablement function to support sales growth, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Job Overview:
The Project Lead will ensure the successful delivery of projects, initiatives, sales and API-related process optimization, regulatory compliance projects, and system enablement initiatives to help achieve the company’s Annual Premium Income (API) target and Green Compliance score.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
- Track execution of partner onboarding, SOP optimization, JV integrations, and compliance remediation.
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies and resolve them.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a liaison between sales, operations, compliance, IT, and external partners.
- Facilitate meetings and track action items.
- Prepare and deliver project status reports.
Process Improvement & SOP Governance
- Implement optimized and standardized processes for onboarding, policy issuance, premium collection, and commission payments.
- Monitor and report cycle time reductions.
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
- Ensure life insurance regulations such as FAIS, TCF principles, and POPIA are incorporated.
- Support compliance monitoring and remediation.
Reporting & Analytics
- Develop project pipeline reporting dashboards and reports for project progress and enablement KPIs.
- Provide insights to improve project outcomes.
Benefits Realization & Business Value Tracking
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define expected benefits and success metrics.
- Develop and maintain a Benefits Realization Tracker.
- Validate benefits achieved versus baseline and report on revenue, cost savings, or efficiency gains.
- Report benefit realization status in project and enablement reports.
- Recommend corrective actions to align with strategic goals and API targets.
Knowledge Management & Documentation
- Maintain a centralized knowledge repository for all Distribution Enablement projects.
- Ensure version control and archiving of documents, checklists, and process maps.
- Create and update playbooks and standard operating procedures.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to upskill teams and partners.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or Long-term Insurance.
- 6+ years of experience in project coordination/management within insurance or financial services.
- Knowledge of life insurance operations, compliance requirements, and sales enablement processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote) and project management tools.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable, 131-year-old company.
- Competitive salary package and benefits.
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid office/Remote).
- A collaborative team environment valuing teamwork and innovation.
Application Process:
The shortlisting process will begin after the application deadline. Timeframes depend on candidate progression and manager availability. If you do not receive a response within 21 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
Employment Equity Commitment:
Rand Mutual Admin Services promotes employment equity and may prioritize candidates from under-represented groups in alignment with its transformation goals.
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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