Mthatha: District Branch Manager (Eastern Cape)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven District Branch Manager to lead and manage a sales network within the Eastern Cape district for our well-established organisation in the funeral insurance sector. The ideal candidate will possess 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

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

Qualifications

• RE5 qualification (advantageous)

Salary & Benefits

No salary information is available.