
Product Support Specialist
Sanlam
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Sandton • South Africa
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About the role
- Ensure that all communication and operational processes within Sanlam Umbrella Solutions adhere to regulatory requirements, internal governance standards, and brand guidelines
- Manage compliance-related documentation and support audits
- Drive clear, accurate, and timely communication to stakeholders, including clients, intermediaries, and internal teams
- Maintain accurate compliance records and assist with internal and external audits
- Ensure adherence to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles and other governance frameworks
- Develop and manage client facing and internal communication material in line with brand and compliance standards
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to ensure messaging consistency and accuracy
- Manage updates to forms, policy documents, brochures, and digital content
- Act as a liaison between compliance, product, and operational teams to ensure alignment
- Prepare compliance reports for management and regulatory bodies
- Identify and mitigate communication related risks
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Compliance, Communications, or Financial Services (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in compliance and/or communications within the financial services industry
- Experience in retirement funds, umbrella funds, or employee benefits
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
- Strong understanding of FSCA regulations, Pension Funds Act, and related legislation.
- Ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements in practical scenarios
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Ability to perform well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
- Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail
- Innovative mindset and demonstrates initiative
- Team-oriented approach with a willingness to contribute beyond core responsibilities.
Benefits
- Employee Benefits and Healthcare Solutions
- Training on compliance and communication protocols
- Opportunity to achieve success by embracing diversity.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
compliancecommunicationsfinancial servicesretirement fundsumbrella fundsemployee benefitsMicrosoft OfficeFSCA regulationsPension Funds Actcompliance reporting
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailstakeholder managementproblem-solvingcollaborationtime managementorganizational skillsindependenceproactive attitude
Certifications
tertiary qualification in Compliancetertiary qualification in Communicationstertiary qualification in Financial Services