CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Commercial Risk Services division in Namibia has a position available for a Risk Surveyor. This position will be based in Windhoek, Namibia.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Risk Surveyor has to assess and quantify physical risk exposures at our client facilities while applying relevant technical knowledge to make an informed decision. Surveyors conduct detailed risk assessments of a facility and provide an in-depth view of the risk to underwriters assisting them to underwrite the risk appropriately.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be expected to perform (but not limited to) the following duties:

Travel to the client’s facilities to complete surveys and risk assessments. Conduct a comprehensive survey and assessment of small to medium commercial, industrial, and agricultural risks. Identify suitable risk management and risk reduction requirements. Calculate and define MPL scenarios based on the layout of each facility (including Business Interruption assessments). Compile comprehensive risk reports with risk reduction requirements based on the risk assessments carried out. Communicate effectively with brokers, the insured’s staff as well as internal Santam staff. Complete compulsory theoretical and practical training programs as required (in Namibia & South Africa) related to technical risk management and risk identification. Demonstrate basic knowledge related to fire hazards, construction materials, fire risk management, fire protection systems and equipment, occupational health & safety, machinery, and equipment as well as manufacturing processes COMPETENCIES Delivering results and ability to work under pressure whilst meeting customer expectations. Relating and networking with the ability to collaborate effectively. Analysing and attention to detail whilst interpreting data, information, and real-time scenarios. Applying expertise and using technology. Achieving personal as well as Company goals and objectives. Learning and researching. Time management, planning and organizing. Writing and reporting. Following instructions and procedures as well as client Protocols (e.g., induction). Working with people. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Matric (essential) Relevant Engineering Degree/Diploma and/or extensive Fire Brigade experience 1-3 years relevant Risk Surveying experience. Technical risk management experience will be an advantage (Short- term insurance related) Occupational Health and Safety qualification/knowledge/experience Valid drivers’ license Risk management qualification (advantageous) FPSAS qualification (advantageous) Namibian citizen SKILLS Self-starter. Knowledge of Underwriting and underwriting processes. Knowledge of the policy wording. Technology awareness and capability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Analytical ability and solution orientated. Good written and verbal competence. Good presentation and report writing skills. Ability to speak and write in English and Afrikaans. Ability to achieve targets independently. Focus on quality, integrity, and high level of professionalism COMPETENCIES Ability to learn and research. Ability to manage own work environment. Good analytical and problem-solving skills and abilities. Communication Skills. Understanding of basic fire hazards, firefighting, risk identification. Basic report writing. Use of MS Office 365. Use of policy information systems. Capacity to operate under pressure. WHO WE ARE

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in Namibia and South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. 

 

Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees. 

 

At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.
 

 

TURNAROUND TIME

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

 

Closing Date: 02 February 2025