1 Life Insurance
Commissions Administrator
- Location Gauteng
- Province Gauteng
- Closing date August 17, 2026
Website 1 Life Insurance
Job description
1Life is a licensed life insurer with the vision to transform and improve South African life insurance into a customer-friendly, service-orientated, educational and well-informed industry through changing our customers and staffs lives. 1Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of Clientele Limited. Job Description ABOUT THE COMPANY 1Life is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial serviceproviders. Our portfolio includes short-term insurers, a long-term insurer, healthinsurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform.We’re pioneers with a hunger for best, bringing customer-focused innovation andservice excellence to the financial services industry. We’re an undivided team ofdiverse thinkers and doers who believe in leading through technology andpushing past their limits. JOB PURPOSE Ensure accurate and efficient support services are provided to the 1Life directsales and third party distribution sales commission departments. Process,provide administrative support and calculate all sales commission for the 1Lifedirect sales and third party distribution sales commission departments. RESPONSIBILITIESAdministration Produce, update and provide best practice support on commission andadministrative processes, databases and other departmental systems to supportthe work of more senior colleagues. Calculate and track and validatecommissions and incentives for the 1Life direct sales and third party distributionsales commission departments.Responsible for internal and external partner commission statements for alldirect sales channels and distribution channels from Sales Managers toBusiness Manager. Payroll Administration Input payroll data to support the accurate and efficient delivery of payrollservices; prepare payroll for bank submission and entry into financial systems;prepare payroll reports and reconciliations.When required, submit payments to senior management for approval and topayroll for paymentDocument and Data Management Create and ensure compliance with a company wide document managementsystem.Track process regarding submissions and approval, maintain accuracy ofdocumented processes.Swiftly resolves process breakdowns and takes steps to ensure that problems donot recur.Uploading of supervision and all other documentation uploading.Track and management of incentives.When required, keep track of business logs that have an implication oncommission outcome. Operational ComplianceIdentify, within the 1Life direct sales and third party distribution salescommission departments, instances of non-compliance with the organisation'spolicies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct,reporting these and escalating issues as appropriate.Insights and ReportingExtract and combine data to generate various reports.Personal Capability BuildingDevelop own capabilities by participating in assessment and developmentplanning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Developand maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, andindustry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, andreading specialist media and coach and transfer knowledge to others asrequired BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIESEnsures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example,measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learnfrom success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizationalgoals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence;conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takessome steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.Drives ResultsConsistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example,emphasizes the importance of results; encourages a sense of urgency in others;challenges poor outcomes or unproductive behaviors. Provides assistance orencouragement to help others over obstacles.Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory informationto effectively solve problems. For example, consistently looks at complex issuesfrom many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to thecore issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clearunderstanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, tailorscommunication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others'input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirmunderstanding.CollaboratesBuilds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet sharedobjectives. For example, encourages coworkers and external partners to worktogether as a team, and makes sure they get credit for doing so. Encouragespeople to share their honest views, responds in a non-defensive way when theydo.Instills TrustGains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, andauthenticity. For example, models honesty and authenticity and encouragesothers to be up front with one another. Demonstrates reliability and places astrong emphasis on the team meeting its commitments. Fairly represents others' positions. CourageSteps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example,shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism orrisk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficulttopics to be sure they are addressed.Builds NetworksEffectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outsidethe organization. For example, draws upon own network to gain insight, buildsupport, and achieve outcomes. Leverages networks to identify industry experts,explore some best practices, and exchange ideas and knowledge.Manages ConflictHandles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. For example,seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes stepsto ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions;seeks agreement on critical issues.Demonstrates Self-AwarenessUses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight intopersonal strengths and weaknesses. For example, seeks balanced feedbackfrom others and is receptive to both positive and constructive views; appliesinsights from feedback. Knows own strengths and limits and how own styleimpacts others.Self-DevelopmentActively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal andinformal development channels. For example, creates a development plan thatstates clear goals and the tactics to achieve them. Gathers information on whereto focus. Makes efforts to apply new skills on the job. SKILLSComputer and System skillsSupports business processes independently by understanding and the effectiveusing standard office equipment and standard software packages, and providetechnical guidance as needed.Expert excel knowledge, A solid knowledge of payroll/commission systemsPolicy and RegulationWork independently and provide technical guidance when required on how tointerpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area ofexpertise.Financial analysisApply concepts of knowledge / skill independently and provide technicalguidance when required.Sound understanding of financial management principles, A solid knowledge ofpayroll/commission structures, principles and processes Verbal and Written CommunicationUse clear and effective verbal and written communication skills independentlyand provide technical guidance when required on how to express ideas, requestactions and formulate plans or policies.Policy and proceduresProvide technical guidance when required to monitor, interpret and understandpolicies and procedures, while making sure they match organisational strategiesand objectives.Planning and OrganisingPlan, organise, prioritise and oversee activities to efficiently meet businessobjectives. Provide technical guidance when required.Attention to DetailsApply comprehensive knowledge / skill, and provide guidance and training toothers on how to pay close attention todetails.Multi-TaskingApply comprehensive knowledge / skill, and provide guidance and training toothers. Job Requirements EDUCATIONGeneral EducationGrade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential); Financial or businessdiploma (Essential)EXPERIENCEGeneral Experience2-4 years experience in commission administration (Essential); Experience in theFinancial Service Industry (Essential)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION *SAQA Accredited Equivalent – it is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH andits subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet theequivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application.*Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) competency
requirements: FAISrecognised qualifications / Regulatory Examinations / Class of BusinessCertification and / or CPD according to your DOFA (where applicable). As aregistered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all ourrepresentatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for thisrole, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation orconfirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements. Youfurther consent to the relevant information being verified.
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