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District Branch Manager

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Industry:
Insurance and Investments – Other Insurance
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site

JOB TITLE: District Branch Manager
LOCATION: Centurion – Centurion
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
WORKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 08h00 – 17h00
Saturday: 09h00 – 12h00 (6-day work week)

Role Overview

A well-established organisation within the funeral insurance sector is seeking a driven and self-motivated District Branch Manager to lead and manage a sales network within the Johannesburg district. This is a senior operational and people-management role, suited to an individual with strong leadership capability, industry experience, and a results-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

  • Appoint, lead, and manage a team of Sales Managers in line with business requirements

  • Plan and execute marketing strategies aligned to organisational sales objectives

  • Drive performance against agreed recruitment, sales, and retention targets

  • Manage underperformance and implement corrective action plans where required

  • Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, including FAIS, insurance regulations, and data privacy laws

  • Engage regularly with senior sales leadership to review and report on district performance

  • Support Sales Managers with the establishment and management of private sales facilities

  • Oversee daily business operations and ensure all administrative requirements are met

  • Ensure all sales staff are adequately trained, competent, and authorised to advise clients

  • Manage debt control and negative commission movements

  • Compile and submit weekly operational and performance reports

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (essential)

  • Minimum of 4 years’ proven experience within the Funeral Insurance industry

  • Strong administrative and customer service background

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute

  • RE5 qualification (advantageous)

  • Additional languages will be advantageous

  • Experience within the broader Financial Services sector will be beneficial

Skills & Attributes

  • Professional, approachable, and service-oriented communication style

  • Strong time management and attention to detail

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team

  • Resilient and able to perform under pressure and tight deadlines

  • Proactive, organised, and solution-driven

Additional Information

  • A 6-month probation period will apply

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]