One of the largest businesses within the Sanlam Group, Sanlam Employee Benefits (SEB) specialises in the provision of risk, investment and administration services to institutions and retirement funds.
Focused on meeting the unique needs of its diverse clients, SEB assists companies in creating and delivering customised employee benefits solutions, including the collection of premiums and Communication to fund members.
SEB CORE specialises in retirement fund administration to institutional retirement funds. Our client base is spread over a number of industries and services.
In addition to stand alone funds we also administer large umbrella funds. Overall purpose of the role The Liquidator will manage and complete fund liquidations in the business (including full and exempted liquidations of both stand alone and umbrella funds). Main responsibilities
Engage with industry stakeholders (e.g. FSCA)
Identify and communicate any compliance and risk issues to management
Review and approve quotation and application packs for received liquidations
Draft, review and approve liquidation accounts to adhere to the legislative requirements
Manage the liquidation process to ensure successful completion of liquidations
Review and approve cancellation documents for completed liquidations
Respond to queries raised by various parties
Monthly reporting to management
Qualifications and experience
Grade 12
BCom Degree (or equivalent NQF qualification)
At least 2 years’ experience in fund liquidations within Employee Benefits
Listed on the panel of approved liquidators with the FSCA or eligible to be listed (e.g. professional qualification, member of accredited profession body such as SAICA, ASSA, LSSA, etc.)
Knowledge of legislation applicable to the retirement fund industry
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Personal qualities
Strong attention to detail
Proactive attitude
Strong ability to organise and prioritise
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (English is not negotiable, additional SA official languages will be advantageous)
Analytical
Results focused and displays energy when performing tasks
Time management skills
Ability to work independently
Innovative and demonstrates initiative
Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to persuade and influence
Proactive and a team player
Good decision-making skills and problem-solving ability
Strong leadership capabilities 
