27 Benefits Consultant jobs in South Africa

Key responsibilities: Provide professional advice to clients and comply with the requirements of the FAIS Act and Codes of Conduct Consult to and service the portfolio of clients in accordance with the service model and consulting agreements Prepare and present client meeting packs to the participating employer forums/trustee boards in terms of the service model Retention of existing clients Service the portfolio of allocated third party broker clients Conduct client risk re-brokes in terms of the service model Provide clients with an annual benefits comparison/market benchmark using the Sanlam Annual Benchmark as per service model Ensure that annual benefit statements are checked and issued for client portfolio Initiate and manage clients member engagement strategy in conjunction with the MAPS team Manage member underwriting requirements and acceptances process for client portfolio Assist employers and claimants with the management of disability and severe illness claims Assist employers with the management and finalisation of death and funeral benefit claims Liaise with insurers and GTC claims staff to ensure the prompt payment of death, funeral benefit, severe illness, disability, withdrawal benefit and retirement claims for client portfolio Assist the Head of Consulting when required with the determination and implementation of strategy and management of the division Management of allocated support staff in employer benefits consulting

About the Role:

We're seeking a highly professional and client-focused Employee Benefits Consultant to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident engaging with clients at all levels, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service in the financial services sector.

You will be responsible for managing
Umbrella funds
, ensuring operational excellence and superior client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary client contact in the absence of the Senior Consultant and provide secondary support when present.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of assigned retirement funds.
• Draft agendas, minutes, and file notes for trustee and management meetings.
• Coordinate annual risk benefit renewals.
• Consult to the trustee's/management committee of funds, assist in the daily managing and logistical control of the funds.
• Liaise between different departments to coordinate fund amendments to provide overall assistance and support to the Senior Consultant.
• Log and process Section 14 transfer applications.
• Draft rule amendments in line with regulatory requirements.
• Respond to client queries (telephonic, email, written) within agreed service standards.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism in all communications.
• Take full ownership of assigned clients, including development and execution of client plans.

Requirements:

• Recognised Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Financial Services/Employee Benefits.
• FAIS Compliant.
• Regulatory Exam (RE5) completed.
• Class of Business (COB) and Product Specific Training completed.
• CFP or CFA qualification (advantageous).
• Must meet FSCA Fit and Proper requirements and not be under supervision.
• Strong client relationship and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Alexforbes?

At Alexforbes, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers. Here's what makes us stand out:

Growth & Development:

• Bursary and Leadership Development Programmes to help you grow professionally.
• E-Learning Forums and continuous learning opportunities.
• Financial Planning Support tailored for staff.

Rewarding Performance:

• Total Rewards Package: Competitive short- and long-term incentives.
• Power Of One: Monetary recognition for outstanding performance.
• Lead Incentives & Referral Bonuses for helping us grow our talent pool.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Retirement Fund Contributions starting at 13% of CTC.
• Group Risk Cover: Funeral, Dread Disease, and Life Insurance.
• Medical & Gap Cover: 100% of CTC with Discovery/Bonitas (Mandatory unless you are a dependent).

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible Ways of Work: Hybrid work model to suit your lifestyle.
• Connectivity Benefit: Wi-Fi allowance.
• Employee Wellness & Assistance Programmes to support your wellbeing.
• My Savings Account to help you plan for the future.

Join a company that values its people, invests in their growth, and rewards excellence. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of financial services.

Job Description

Hello Future Employee Benefits Consultant

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

To capture payroll requests on time and within specified cut off time periods which includes management of payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery for employees. To resolve expert advice on payroll-related matters and ensure compliance with legislation and First Rand Policies

Are you someone who can:

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal stakeholders that promote cross delivery process solutions.
• Conduct inbound system support calls in a professional manner, ensuring an excellent and accurate client service enhancing the client experience.
• Resolve customer queries effectively or alternatively, escalate unresolved queries for resolution in accordance with operational goals and standards.
• Contribute to effective Human Resources administration services, by correctly preparing and processing employee formalities/documentation in accordance with operational goals and standards.
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate and needed.
• Interact positively with groups or teams and participate to a learning and growth culture where information is actively shared.

Competencies:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Professional certification in payroll management is advantageous

Experience:

• Qualification: HR related
• Experience: Workday and PaySpace would be advantageous

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging work environment.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

13/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an EB consultant to join our Pretoria Team.

Key Requirements:

• Appropriate Degree or Insurance qualification
• Five years of previous experience as a Consultant in the Employee Benefits Industry
• Above-average technical knowledge of the industry

Additional Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Builds relationships,
• Communication,
• Decision Making,
• Financial management,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Negotiation,
• Presentation,
• Time Management,

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO :

• Represent the company as the Fund Consultant at Trustee and Management Committee meetings.
• Secretarial services at Trustee and Management Committee meetings.
• Monitor and establish regular meetings with clients at the Trustee, Administrative, and Employer levels.
• Act as the employer's liaison to a fund at all Employer meetings.
• Prioritize and respond to client queries promptly.
• Develop excellent working relationships with participating employers.
• Ensure that Rules, Policies, and Contracts accurately reflect intentions and are kept up to date.
• Ensure actuarial valuations (or exemptions therefrom) are conducted and submitted to clients and authorities.
• Monitor and prepare documents for fund transfers in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with the Actuary and the Administrator on fund terminations, ensuring all formalities are completed effectively.
• Ensure Benefit Statements conform to clients' needs and are issued promptly by the Administrator.
• Foster successful working relationships between service providers.
• Ensure retirement, disability, and death benefits are paid promptly and assist the Administrator in obtaining related documentation when necessary.
• Ensure all formalities are properly carried out by the Actuary, Administrator, and Legal division in acquiring new business and related tasks.
• Provide regular reports to Management as requested by the Company and its clients.
• Follow up on tasks delegated to clients, service providers, and the Company, ensuring timely and proper completion.
• Attend to annual rebroke of Risk Fee reviews.
• Attend to the implementation of new business

If you meet these requirements and are excited about the opportunity to join our team, please send your CV and a cover letter to

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Company Description

ASI is a leading independent provider of Health, Wellness, Insurance, Wealth, Retirement, and Investment advisory services in South Africa. With a mission of Building Wealth and Changing Lives, we are passionate about people and client service. We serve over 7,300 business clients across the country and manage R150 billion in insurance premiums and assets under advice. Our efforts have positively impacted more than 2.4 million lives, helping South Africans secure a better financial and wellness future. ASI is a level 1 B-BBEE company and an authorized financial services provider.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Employee Benefits Consultant located in the City of Johannesburg. The Employee Benefits Consultant will be responsible for administering benefits, consulting with clients on employee benefits, and providing insurance solutions. Daily tasks include advising clients on benefits options, handling customer service inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Benefits Administration and Employee Benefits skills
• Consulting and Insurance knowledge
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• Professional certifications in Employee Benefits or Insurance are a plus

Job Description
Responsible for the administration and support of Oracle's compensation and benefits programs regionally or by country.

Create principles to guide the design and application of compensation & benefits programs. Provide guidance on complex compensation & benefits questions and develop onboarding/training materials on compensation & benefits programs, policies, and practices. Handle complex inquiries from HRBP's. May be assigned as Compensation Business Partner to a Line of Business. Design benefits policies and administration procedures, selects vendors, prepares costs projections, seek approval, and implement new/changed benefits affecting major countries. Lead the implementation of annual open enrollment and other regular Benefits programs. Lead a wide variety of departmental projects. Resolve escalated employee eligibility and claim issues. Lead the periodic review of the Compensations & Benefits policies, procedures, communications, and documentations to ensure up-to-date information and relevance. Identify problem areas and provide recommendations for process improvement. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of 8 years broad-based compensation and/or benefits experience. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in a related field. Strong customer service/computer skills. Experience in Excel, including experience building analyses and models. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environment. Strong project management skills. Data-driven person who is highly organized and can also think creatively. Strong project management skills – ability to create project plans and move teams through each step of the project successfully. Depending on the job there may be additional minimum requirements and/or preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities
Create principles to guide the design and application of compensation & benefits programs. Provide guidance on complex compensation & benefits questions and develop onboarding/training materials on compensation & benefits programs, policies, and practices. Handle complex inquiries from HRBP's. Design benefits policies and administration procedures, selects vendors, prepares costs projections, seek approval, and implement new/changed benefits affecting major countries. Lead the implementation of annual open enrollment and other regular Benefits programs. Lead a wide variety of departmental projects. Resolve escalated employee eligibility and claim issues. Lead the periodic review of the Compensations & Benefits policies, procedures, communications, and documentations to ensure up-to-date information and relevance. Identify problem areas and provide recommendations for process improvement. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Career Level - IC4

About Us
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation- or by calling in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

This job is with WTW, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Description
The Role
The primary responsibility of this position is to consult our corporate clients on matters related to employee benefits (retirement and risk benefits). The Corporate Benefits consultant provides day to day advisory, brokerage and administrative services to the employer while also dealing directly with the employees on query resolution, employee communication projects, claims escalation and other administrative related tasks.

Major Accountabilities

• Day to day servicing of clients
• Corporate client and employee point of contact
• Advisory, brokerage and administrative tasks
• Client contract management and oversight
• Vendor oversight
• New business engagements
• To put the interests of clients and the integrity of the market at the heart of the way you do business

The Business
Health, Wealth and Career
Health, Wealth and Career and specifically the Health and Benefits Line of Business, combines deep analytics, sage advice, astute broking, intuitive software, proven administration and relevant solutions to help all kinds of organizations (from small to mega) address their talent and benefit issues. By partnering with clients to solve their people and risk agendas we help them deliver exceptional - and sustainable - employee experiences. Our Health and Benefits services are broad and deep and cover all forms of benefits from medical to life insurance to voluntary benefits and more. Our service offerings include vendor selection and plan management, actuarial and financial, health promotion, absence and disability management and more. Health and Benefits is truly critical to the success of Willis Towers Watson, and our services are front and centre as revenue synergy opportunities.

Qualifications
The Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or insurance industry related Diploma preferred
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the area of employee benefits (consulting/ broking)
• FAIS compliant, Regulatory exam certificate (no persons still under supervision on any categories)
• South African Citizen or holder of Permanent Residency in South Africa

Desirable Accountabilities

• Strong technical consulting and brokerage skills
• Strong experience in retirement consulting and risk benefits brokerage
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills
• Process orientated mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
• Client centric with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Self-starter

What can we offer you?
In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Willis Towers Watson believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. Our continued success depends greatly on our ability to fully and effectively employ qualified persons, regardless of race, colour, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, military status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights or equal opportunity legislation.

We have an obligation to our organization, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices.

The Company
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.

We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email ".

The Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to consult our corporate clients on matters related to employee benefits (retirement and risk benefits). The Corporate Benefits consultant provides day to day advisory, brokerage and administrative services to the employer while also dealing directly with the employees on query resolution, employee communication projects, claims escalation and other administrative related tasks.

Major Accountabilities

• Day to day servicing of clients
• Corporate client and employee point of contact
• Advisory, brokerage and administrative tasks
• Client contract management and oversight
• Vendor oversight
• New business engagements
• To put the interests of clients and the integrity of the market at the heart of the way you do business

The Business

Health, Wealth and Career

Health, Wealth and Career and specifically the Health and Benefits Line of Business, combines deep analytics, sage advice, astute broking, intuitive software, proven administration and relevant solutions to help all kinds of organizations (from small to mega) address their talent and benefit issues. By partnering with clients to solve their people and risk agendas we help them deliver exceptional - and sustainable - employee experiences. Our Health and Benefits services are broad and deep and cover all forms of benefits from medical to life insurance to voluntary benefits and more. Our service offerings include vendor selection and plan management, actuarial and financial, health promotion, absence and disability management and more. Health and Benefits is truly critical to the success of Willis Towers Watson, and our services are front and centre as revenue synergy opportunities.

The Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or insurance industry related Diploma preferred
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the area of employee benefits (consulting/ broking)
• FAIS compliant, Regulatory exam certificate (no persons still under supervision on any categories)
• South African Citizen or holder of Permanent Residency in South Africa

Desirable Accountabilities

• Strong technical consulting and brokerage skills
• Strong experience in retirement consulting and risk benefits brokerage
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills
• Process orientated mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
• Client centric with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Self-starter

What can we offer you?

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Willis Towers Watson believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. Our continued success depends greatly on our ability to fully and effectively employ qualified persons, regardless of race, colour, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, military status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights or equal opportunity legislation.

We have an obligation to our organization, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices.

The Company

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.

We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email ".