TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Employee Benefits Consultant

Looking for purpose-driven professionals

Job Description

The Consultant is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing a portfolio of funds, ensuring compliance with quality, time and standards. Driving business development initiatives and contributing to the overall profitability of the organisation. This role requires a strong focus on client satisfaction, business retention, and strategic engagement with key stakeholders, including trade unions and employer representatives.

Key Outputs Demonstrate business understanding
  • Gain extensive knowledge of NBC's products and services to effectively drive revenue growth
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of consultant
  • Develop a new business strategy, including a targeted client acquisition list with specific timelines, and
  • submit a progress report each month
  • Meet the annual new business target of increasing membership under administration per annum
Plan and prepare for fund meeting
  • Prepare for and facilitate Trustee meetings
  • Compile Trustee meeting agenda packs
  • Arrangement and facilitation of pre-meetings with relevant departments
Assist in compiling financial information
  • Preparation of financial information for Year End i.e. timeous delivery and accuracy of checklist
  • Prepare fund budgets
Co-ordinate Trustee Meeting logistics
  • Attend Trustee meetings and compile minutes
  • Action queries arising from meetings
Provide service to clients
  • Co-ordinate service delivery to clients
  • Facilitate communication with clients regarding Trustee Elections, Member communication, Fund Letters and
  • conduct presentations to members/trustees
  • Action Section 14 transfers
  • Co-ordinate and facilitate Trustee training
  • Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and bodies in line with client SLAs and NBC
Experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in consulting, employee benefits, or financial services
  • Strong understanding of fund administration, employee benefits, and financial regulations
  • Experience in business development, client relationship management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Oice Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • In-depth knowledge of investments relating to the funds
Qualifications
  • A relevant Diploma or NQF 6 Qualification (further studies are advantageous)
  • FAIS Compliant with RE5 completed
Skills & Behavioural attributes
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organisational and time management capabilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ethical, professional, and results-driven mindset

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$74,530/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Critical Thinking Active Learning
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Oracle PeopleSoft HCM SAP S/4HANA Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Actuarial Systems Corporation Defined Benefit System Various Modern HRMS Solutions Oracle Cloud HCM Microsoft Access 365