Established in 1936, The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (RF) Proprietary Limited (FEM) is a mutual insurer operating under license from the Compensation Commissioner and our business is governed by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act of 1993. Our operations are restricted to the Building and Construction Industry under the relevant subclasses of the Department of Employment Labour’s classification of industries. FEM is registered as a non-life insurer in terms of the Insurance Act 18 of 2017.

Reporting to the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), the successful candidate will be responsible for inter-alia:

• providing direction co-ordination for the branch to support the strategic objectives of FEM and ensure robust and effective relations with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Set sales goals and monitor team performance.
• Conduct regular coaching and performance reviews.
• Develop and implement sales plans to meet business objectives.
• Analyse market trends.
• Identify new business opportunities and customer segments.
• Achieve own new business targets.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and manage risk within the sales process.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of approximately 4 staff members. Knowledge of the Insurance Act and COIDA (Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Act) will be a distinct advantage.
• The successful candidate will also be required to develop and maintain relationships with FEM’s grant recipients, and industry specific stakeholders.

The minimum requirement for the position is a related Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years related experience in a senior management environment, with at least 5 years in a financial services environment and 5 years in a marketing and sales environment. Excellent application of financial principles, marketing and sales, communications and analytical skills complete our requirements.

We have offices regionally in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg. This position will be based in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

In exchange for the candidate’s successful services, FEM offers a competitive total cost to company remuneration with good benefits.

Candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV by close of business on 24 April 2026.

Applications may not be considered if the minimum criteria of the position are not met.

People with disabilities are welcome to apply. FEM promotes the principles of Employment Equity, and the appointment of this candidate is at FEM's sole discretion.