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Job title : Chief Operating Officer

Location : Bryanston

Reports to : CEO

Job Type : Permanent

Expected CTC : TBC

The COO will be responsible for strategy and overseeing and optimizing post-sales insurance operations, including customer services, retentions and claims management. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong operational background in insurance, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction across all post-sales functions. The individual will play a key role in enhancing processes, improving service delivery, and ensuring the business fully embraces technology to drive the desired customer outcomes. The individual will be required to demonstrate a thorough and value adding understanding of data management to improve business outcomes.

Matric /Grade 12 (Standard 10) with University Entrance (NQF4).

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Insurance, Finance, or a related field.

Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is advantageous

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in insurance operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.

In-depth knowledge of post-sales insurance processes, including customer service, claims management and retention strategies.

Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the insurance industry.

Proven experience in process improvement, operational efficiency and performance optimization.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decision-making.

Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale operational initiatives.

Proficiency in insurance-related systems and CRM tools.

Experienced at participating in key partnership management and discussions.

Design and execute on customer support strategy.

Design and implement products, processes and systems which lead to positive customer outcomes.

Oversee and enhance post-sales insurance operations, including customer service, claims, and retention strategies.

Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.

Lead and mentor a team of managers and professionals, ensuring high performance and engagement.

Drive process improvements through automation, best practices, and innovative solutions.

Monitor and analyse key performance metrics, identifying areas for operational enhancement.

Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to align operational goals with business objectives.

Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company policies, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.

Work closely with IT and digital teams to enhance technology solutions supporting operations.

Develop and execute strategies to improve customer satisfaction and policyholder retention.

Manage budgets, resource allocation, and cost optimization for operational functions.

Work closely with the CEO and CFO with regards to key strategic partner management.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

High level of adaptability and resilience in handling operational challenges.

Customer-centric approach with a focus on service excellence.

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to influence and drive change within an organization.

Strategic partnership management skills.

The Candidate will be expected to operate in line with our company values:

Passion : We have a strong and barely controllable excitement for life, our work, the people we work with, and for ourselves. Our enthusiasm and positive energy lead to a strong bias toward action and strive for excellence!

Care : We care deeply for ourselves, the people we work with, our customers, the communities we live in, the country we call home and the planet which hosts us!

Integrity : We always do the right thing, even when nobody is watching!

Growth : We always strive to make a positive contribution on our journey to significance! We (us and the business) grow, because our people grow! Our curiosity drives Innovation and our resilience keeps us determined when the going gets tough! We have the courage to make decisions and to have the tough conversations.

Diversity : We respect and cherish each other and listen to all opinions! We are all unique, which makes the “us” stronger! Through collaboration, we ensure that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts!

If you, or anyone you know, would like to apply for the position then please forward a comprehensive CV to

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• Optimize performance across devices and browsers.
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• Develop and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Work with back-end frameworks (e.g., Node.js / Express, Django, Spring Boot) to handle business logic and integrations.
• Manage data flow between front-end and back-end services.
• Ensure security, authentication, and authorization best practices.

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• Write efficient queries and support data modeling.
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• Translate requirements into technical implementations.
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• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Solid experience with one or more back-end languages / frameworks (Node.js, Python / Django, Java / Spring).
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and / or GraphQL.
• Cloud deployment experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Understanding of software security best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (cloud, security, frameworks) are a plus.

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• Implement reusable UI components, state management, and client-side logic.
• Optimize performance across devices and browsers.
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• Develop and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Work with back-end frameworks (e.g., Node.js / Express, Django, Spring Boot) to handle business logic and integrations.
• Manage data flow between front-end and back-end services.
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• Write efficient queries and support data modeling.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Work with CI / CD pipelines for seamless deployments.

• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers.
• Translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade systems.

• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Solid experience with one or more back-end languages / frameworks (Node.js, Python / Django, Java / Spring).
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and / or GraphQL.
• Cloud deployment experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Understanding of software security best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (cloud, security, frameworks) are a plus.

• Opportunity to work on end-to-end product development with modern technologies.
• A collaborative team culture focused on innovation and learning.
• Flexibility (remote)

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• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Implement reusable UI components, state management, and client-side logic.
• Optimize performance across devices and browsers.
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• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers.
• Translate requirements into technical implementations.
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• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade systems.

• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
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• Manage data flow between front-end and back-end services.
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• Write efficient queries and support data modeling.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Work with CI / CD pipelines for seamless deployments.

• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers.
• Translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade systems.

• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Solid experience with one or more back-end languages / frameworks (Node.js, Python / Django, Java / Spring).
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and / or GraphQL.
• Cloud deployment experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Understanding of software security best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (cloud, security, frameworks) are a plus.

• Opportunity to work on end-to-end product development with modern technologies.
• A collaborative team culture focused on innovation and learning.
• Flexibility (remote)

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• Manage data flow between front-end and back-end services.
• Ensure security, authentication, and authorization best practices.

• Design and maintain relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and / or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Write efficient queries and support data modeling.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers.
• Translate requirements into technical implementations.
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• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade systems.

• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Solid experience with one or more back-end languages / frameworks (Node.js, Python / Django, Java / Spring).
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and / or GraphQL.
• Cloud deployment experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Understanding of software security best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (cloud, security, frameworks) are a plus.

• Opportunity to work on end-to-end product development with modern technologies.
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• Implement reusable UI components, state management, and client-side logic.
• Optimize performance across devices and browsers.
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• Develop and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Work with back-end frameworks (e.g., Node.js / Express, Django, Spring Boot) to handle business logic and integrations.
• Manage data flow between front-end and back-end services.
• Ensure security, authentication, and authorization best practices.

• Design and maintain relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and / or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Write efficient queries and support data modeling.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers.
• Translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade systems.

• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, Vue).
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Solid experience with one or more back-end languages / frameworks (Node.js, Python / Django, Java / Spring).
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and / or GraphQL.
• Cloud deployment experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Understanding of software security best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (cloud, security, frameworks) are a plus.

• Opportunity to work on end-to-end product development with modern technologies.
• A collaborative team culture focused on innovation and learning.
• Flexibility (remote)