Business Manager: Independent Solutions: Gauteng North Region: Lynnwood

Who are we?

Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market. 

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our financial advisors to realise their worth. 

Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique – and want to inspire you to realise this worth.

This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities.

What will you do? 
This is a management role within the regional (geographical) SanlamConnect structure reporting to the Regional General Manager. The role has a strong tactical focus with some strategic contribution.  This role forms part of and contributes to the regional MANCO.  The role is primarily responsible to drive sales and grow market share in the region through intermediary teams managed by Sales Managers. You will be responsible for the Pretoria region.

Output/Core Tasks:

The expectations of the role is to:
•    Serve on Regional MANCO and contribute to Regional Sales Strategy 
•    Translate regional strategy into tactical and operational sales goals
•    Drive and support marketing and business building initiatives
•    Set and drive sales and manpower targets
•    Manage expenses
•    Manage operational effectiveness
•    Manage and develop staff 

What will make you successful in this role? 

Qualification and Experience:
•    Extensive Financial Services experience in a marketing/sales environment
•    Sales and Operational Management/leadership of a unit 
•    Management Diploma
•    Commercial/Financial or business related diploma/degree 

•    CFP/RFP3 or equivalent (i.e.: 120 credits)

Knowledge and Skills:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:

IT:
•    MS: Office (Excel, Word, PP)
•    Web based platform tool/site
•    Advisor tools (i.e.: Sanfin; Leads program, Santrust, Santax, Sanport)
•    AUTONUB 
•    SANPAY

Business/Management:
•    Financial Services Industry Knowledge 
•    Specialised knowledge within different distribution channels
•    Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors) 
•    Legal technical Knowledge (product related)
•    New and Existing business processes
•    Advisor contracts and remuneration
•    Broker and/or Advisor contracts
•    Sales and related administration processes
•    Leads management and campaigns/competitions)
•    Leadership and Management skills to manage staff 
•    Budgets and expense management (including profitability and VNB)
•    Debt management
•    Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge (FAIS accredited)
•    Different distribution models and value propositions

Personal Qualities;
•    Cultivates innovation 
•    Client focus 
•    Drives results 
•    Collaborates 
•    Flexibility and adaptability (being resilient)
•    Financial acumen
•    Business insight 
•    Plans and aligns
•    Balance stakeholders 
•    Decision quality 
•    Treating customers fairly (TCF)

Turnaround times
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.  The closing date for applications is 29 January 2026.

The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.  

Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us 
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. 

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.