General Manager Zimbabwe

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above position that has arisen within Old Mutual Life Assurance Company. This role is individually accountable for supporting the Deputy CEO in ensuring that the strategy of the business is implemented in alignment to the Old Mutual Zimbabwe Strategic thrust and ensures operations function optimally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets direction for the Business
• Takes accountability for the business plan
• Participates in the design and implementation of Company strategy to ensure sustainable growth
• Integrates delivery and metrics across the people, process, finance and customer dimensions of the business
• Facilitates the implementation of best practices in people management, financial and operational guidelines
• Delivers on strategic projects as requested
• Ensures that a comprehensive information management strategy is in place
• Ensures the realization of high performance individuals and teams
• Ensures effective resourcing of department and constant service delivery
• Develops and implements a cost effective data strategy
• Restructures Technology services when needed
• Retains and maintains existing business
• Implements strategies and initiatives to increase soles
• Manages overall expenses, including cost reductians and reports on it monthly
• Provides input and technical support and reports on the effectiveness and efficiency of all areas of the Business to the Executive Management Committee
• Keeps abreast of developments in life Assurance industry both local and international

 

Qualifications and Experience

• CA/Actuary/Business related Post Grad Qualification
• 5-8 years in more than one discipline & previous operational and management experience

 

The Person should:

• Be effective at building relationships
• Have a high level of business awareness
• Be analytical and have good judgement
• Be innovative
• Have excellent planning and organizing skills
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Applications together with a detailed C.V should be forwarded to:- 
The Human Resources Consultant
Old Mutual Shared Services
Mutual Gardens
100 The Chase (West) Emerald Hill
Box 70 HARARE 

Email: johnchipunza[at]oldmutual.co.zw clearly marked with the position applied for in the subject line.

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted