Momentum Vacancies

1. Product Analyst

Closing Date: 2025/02/28 | Reference Number: MMH230523-1 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province Gauteng | Location – Town / City Centurion |

Momentum Vacancies Momentum Metropolitan is a leading South African financial services group that provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses alike. Through brands such as Metropolitan and Momentum, and other specialized services like Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group helps people achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. Momentum Metropolitan’s focus is on delivering practical financial solutions for communities, individuals, and businesses. They offer a variety of financial products that assist with growing savings, protecting what matters, and making sound investments for the future.

Currently, Momentum Life is seeking to fill the position of Product Analyst within the Information Technology department. This permanent position is based in Centurion, Gauteng, with some flexibility for remote work. The closing date for applications is 2025/02/28.

Role Responsibility:

The Product Analyst will be a key player in ensuring the efficient development and maintenance of IT solutions in alignment with product requirements. This role serves as a bridge between actuarial life product requirements and the IT team, ensuring clear communication and understanding across stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Gathering and Interpreting Requirements: Collecting and interpreting product and business requirements from stakeholders in line with business analysis frameworks.
• Translating Requirements: Analyzing these requirements and converting them into clear, actionable specifications for the IT team and other impacted development areas.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Ensuring that specifications are communicated effectively to all relevant stakeholders, including actuarial, finance, and retail administration teams.
• Overseeing Quality Delivery: Working with project and testing teams to ensure that requirements and business specifications meet deliverables and align with best practices.
• Solution Design Participation: Contributing to the conceptual design of solutions to ensure they are innovative, sustainable, and solve complex business problems.
• Testing and Validation: Supporting the user acceptance testing process and guiding users to ensure that the final product aligns with business requirements.
• Managing Change Requests: Handling change requests and queries from stakeholders, ensuring that changes to specifications and processes are prioritized and tracked accurately.
• Continuous Improvement: Staying up-to-date with industry trends and practices to optimize service delivery and minimize risk.

Effective Management of Staff:

While the role does not directly involve managing a team, the Product Analyst will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including actuaries, project managers, and IT specialists. This requires strong interpersonal skills to foster effective communication and collaboration. The analyst will be expected to influence and guide team members without direct authority, ensuring alignment across departments.

Effective Management of Operations:

In this role, the Product Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that product requirements are clearly defined, documented, and delivered in line with the agreed-upon specifications. This includes managing the quality of these requirements throughout the development cycle, from initial conceptualization to final product delivery. The role also involves managing change requests and ensuring that they are handled efficiently and accurately, reducing operational bottlenecks.

Effective Management of Business Development Function:

The Product Analyst will play an integral role in supporting the business development function by analyzing business requirements and ensuring that the solutions provided meet the business needs. This involves working across departments to identify and implement improvements to enhance the company’s offerings and drive operational efficiency. The analyst will be expected to keep up with the latest industry trends to recommend innovations and improvements that contribute to the company’s success.

The Ideal Candidate:

To excel in this position, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis or product management, particularly within the life insurance or reinsurance industry. They should be analytical, with a strong ability to communicate complex product requirements clearly to a diverse group of stakeholders. Additionally, they should have a thorough understanding of life insurance products, business processes, and the value chain.

Skills and Attributes:

• Educational Requirements: A related degree is required for this role.
• Experience: At least 3+ years of experience working in business analysis or product management within long-term life insurance or reinsurance.
• Product Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of life insurance products and processes, including premium rates, charges, values calculations, and investment structures.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel is essential. Familiarity with financial and statistical mathematics is also required.
• Business Analysis Expertise: Strong business analysis skills, with a preference for candidates with actuarial experience.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across departments.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving capabilities, with an ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions.
• Client-Centric: A strong focus on client needs, ensuring that solutions are designed to meet business and client expectations.
• Change Agility: The ability to manage and adapt to changes in business processes and requirements, while maintaining high standards.
• Team Collaboration: A collaborative team player who values diversity and fosters an inclusive working environment.

This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex challenges with creative and sustainable solutions. If you are looking to make a significant impact and work with a forward-thinking team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Momentum Metropolitan is seeking a highly skilled Product Analyst who is eager to play a key role in the company’s growth and success. With responsibilities ranging from requirement gathering and solution design to change management and collaboration with key stakeholders, this position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to expand their careers in the financial services industry. Apply today to be part of a team that is driving innovative solutions and helping people achieve their financial goals.

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2. Senior Actuarial Analyst

Closing Date: 2025/02/04 | Reference Number: MMH250127-2 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province Gauteng | Location – Town / City Centurion

Job Introduction:

Momentum Health Solutions, part of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, is seeking a skilled individual to join their dynamic team in the role of an Actuarial Specialist. The company is known for delivering integrated health solutions that meet the diverse needs of their clients across various segments, aiming to enhance lifetime client value. With a strong focus on innovation and unique insights, Momentum Health Solutions seeks to optimize health outcomes through a defined set of health capabilities. If you are passionate about health solutions and possess a solid actuarial background, this could be an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to the organization’s vision.

Role Responsibility:

In this position, you will be responsible for using actuarial skills to design and price Multiply products and solutions for both employer groups and retail members of medical schemes. Your work will be integral in understanding the shared value generated through incentivized wellness and the impact it has on the business’s financial performance. The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Actuarial and Pricing Models Management: Maintaining and improving actuarial models to support the financial management, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis of various products and solutions.
• Pricing and Financial Modelling: Conducting pricing and financial modelling to assess the financial implications of wellness and partner solutions.
• Understanding Client Attributes: Building and maintaining detailed models to understand client attributes such as life expectancy, persistency, buying behavior, and health/wellness behavior, which directly impact the effectiveness of Multiply products.
• Product Development: Playing a key role in the product development process for wellness and partner solutions, ensuring product specifications align with pricing intent and business rules.
• Impact Measurement: Establishing processes to measure the impact of Multiply on client behavior, health outcomes, scheme claims, and overall profitability.
• Reporting and Insights: Preparing pricing and actuarial reports for stakeholders across the business and engaging in discussions to improve financial performance and decision-making processes.
• Automation and Efficiency Improvement: Automating reports and continually enhancing the efficiency of the team through improvements in models and processes.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with various stakeholders within Multiply and the wider health business to drive the success of actuarial functions and solutions.
• Ad-hoc Actuarial Support: Conducting investigations and providing actuarial support to other teams when required, ensuring the seamless execution of initiatives.

Effective Management of Staff:

As part of the actuarial team, you will play an instrumental role in guiding and mentoring colleagues. While the role itself is highly technical, teamwork and collaboration are essential for success. This position provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills, contributing to the efficiency and success of the team while ensuring that all processes align with the company’s goals.

Effective Management of Operations:

In this role, you will ensure that actuarial operations run smoothly by managing pricing models, forecasting, and financial analyses efficiently. You will oversee operational processes related to actuarial tasks, ensuring they align with company objectives, improve profitability, and contribute positively to business outcomes. Your ability to work with different systems, tools, and data analysis techniques will be key to ensuring operational excellence within the actuarial space.

Effective Management of Business Development Function:

In addition to your actuarial responsibilities, you will assist with business development by providing insights on the financial viability of new products and solutions. Your work will help shape business decisions, ensuring that new offerings are financially sound and meet the needs of both employer groups and retail members. Your ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts in a clear and understandable way will support business growth and development strategies.

The Ideal Candidate:

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Degree in Actuarial Science: A fundamental qualification to support your technical actuarial skills.
• Honours Degree in Actuarial Science (preferred): Additional academic credentials will be an advantage.
• Actuarial Exam Progress: Candidates should have made good progress in their actuarial exams (essential).
• 5+ Years of Experience: At least 5 years of experience in actuarial modelling or pricing, preferably within healthcare or short-term insurance.
• Exposure to Wellness and Rewards: Familiarity with wellness and rewards programs is advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and MS Office is essential for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to present and explain complex data to stakeholders in an accessible way.

Skills and Attributes:

To excel in this role, you should also exhibit the following competencies:

• Business Acumen: A strong understanding of the business environment and the ability to contribute to the overall success of the company through actuarial expertise.
• Stakeholder Commitment: A proactive approach to managing relationships and collaborating with various business units.
• Drive for Results: A focus on achieving positive outcomes and continuously improving processes to enhance performance.
• Solution-Focused: A mindset geared toward problem-solving and finding practical solutions in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is eager to contribute to the development of health and wellness solutions that have a tangible impact on the business and its clients.

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3. Senior Administrator

Closing Date: 2025/02/05 | Reference Number: MMH250129-9 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province Gauteng | Location – Town / City Sandton |

Job Introduction:

Momentum Group, through its client-facing brands such as Metropolitan and Momentum, as well as its wellness and rewards programme, Multiply, offers individuals and businesses financial solutions that empower them to achieve their financial goals. In addition to these services, the group includes specialist brands like Guardrisk and Eris Property Group. The organization is committed to helping people grow their savings, protect what matters to them, and invest for the future. Momentum Group is also dedicated to assisting companies and organizations with taking care of and rewarding their employees. This integrated approach allows Momentum to provide practical financial solutions, catering to people, businesses, and communities across South Africa. To learn more about Momentum, visit www.momentumgroupltd.co.za.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Administrator role at Momentum Group is designed to provide effective and efficient service to clients and intermediaries. This involves receiving, evaluating, and responding to queries promptly, while also managing various administrative tasks. The role requires excellent organizational and leadership skills to ensure that the team operates efficiently and that client satisfaction is maintained.

Role Responsibility:

1. Effective Management of Staff:
   • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the administrative team, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
   • Providing guidance, training, and support to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
   • Encouraging team members to meet their individual and collective goals, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives.
2. Effective Management of Operations:
   • Efficiently managing and responding to queries via the team mailbox, ensuring swift resolution.
   • Handling all aspects of Credit Control for the Retirement and Risk Book of Business, ensuring financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
   • Managing the risk claims accruals for the team, minimizing errors and financial discrepancies.
   • Assisting with the preparation of quarterly admin reports in collaboration with the Administration Manager.
3. Effective Management of Business Development Function:
   • Working closely with the Administration Manager to maintain a client-centric service delivery model.
   • Contributing to business development initiatives, particularly those related to administrative processes and improving client satisfaction.
   • Engaging with clients and intermediaries to ensure service delivery is aligned with their needs.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Administrator role should be a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive individual who can effectively manage administrative operations. The following skills and attributes are key:

• Skills and Attributes:
  • Strong accountability and a proven track record of effective leadership.
  • Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that all processes are carried out accurately.
  • A customer-oriented mindset to provide the best service to clients.
  • Strong communication skills, able to convey information clearly and concisely.
  • Solid organization and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • A team player who works well in a collaborative environment.
  • Exceptional time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) qualification is essential.
• A minimum of 4-6 years’ relevant experience, ideally in an administrative role.
• Employee benefits experience is essential for the role.
• Extensive industry knowledge, including product knowledge and familiarity with relevant legislation.
• Successful completion of Yenzani training is preferred but not mandatory.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of Team Mailbox:
  • Ensuring all emails and queries are addressed promptly and efficiently.
  • Taking ownership of queries and ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Credit Control & Risk Claims Management:
  • Overseeing the Credit Control accounts for the Retirement and Risk Book of Business.
  • Managing the risk claims accruals for the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Admin Report Preparation:
  • Collaborating with the Administration Manager to prepare Quarterly Admin Reports.
  • Ensuring that all necessary information is included and reports are completed within deadlines.
• Claims and Contribution Cycle Oversight:
  • Assisting with the checking of claims and contribution cycles (reconciliations) as needed.
• Service Level Adherence:
  • Ensuring adherence to organizational best practices and legislative requirements.
  • Maintaining consistent service delivery according to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Resolving complaints effectively and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Client and Intermediary Support:
  • Supporting the Administration Manager in maintaining a client-centric model.
  • Assisting on the contact center when required.
• Risk Management:
  • Identifying risks and escalating them where necessary.
  • Ensuring that all risks are mitigated effectively.

Competencies:

• Accountability: Demonstrating ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring high levels of accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Customer Orientation: Understanding and prioritizing the needs of clients.
• Communication with Impact: Delivering clear, concise, and impactful messages.
• Organisation and Planning Skills: Managing tasks and priorities effectively.
• Team Player: Collaborating with colleagues and contributing to team success.
• Time Management: Effectively managing time and meeting deadlines.

Disclaimer:
As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert by visiting the company’s career page for more information and to submit your application.

In conclusion, this Senior Administrator role at Momentum Group offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals with extensive administrative experience, especially those in the employee benefits sector. With a focus on client service and operational efficiency, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the success and growth of Momentum’s offerings.

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4. Assistant Consultant

Closing Date: 2025/02/06 | Reference Number: MMH250130-5 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province Gauteng | Location – Town / City Sandton

Job Introduction:

Momentum Group, a leading provider of financial solutions through its brands such as Metropolitan, Momentum, Multiply (wellness and rewards program), Guardrisk, and Eris Property Group, is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals and aspirations. The group plays an instrumental role in helping people grow their savings, protect their assets, and invest for the future, while also offering organizations solutions for caring for and rewarding their employees. With a focus on offering practical financial services via a network of advisers or independent brokers, Momentum Group continues to deliver valuable assistance to communities and businesses. For more information, visit their official website at www.momentumgroupltd.co.za.

Role Responsibility:

The Assistant Consultant will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to clients by managing a portfolio, facilitating trustee and advisory body meetings, and providing advice on employee benefits-related matters. The responsibilities of the role include:

• Client Service Delivery:
  Under the guidance of the Principal or Senior Consultant, provide effective service to clients and manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring all queries are resolved efficiently. Build relationships with service providers to guarantee that clients receive consistent and quality service.
• Day-to-Day Support:
  Assist the Senior Consultant with daily activities related to managing clients, including taking ownership of client queries, ensuring that they are resolved within a timely manner. Ensure client satisfaction through excellent service delivery.
• Client Invoicing & Reporting:
  Assist with client invoicing and commission calculations to ensure accuracy in the billing process. Ensure that all retainer income invoicing for stand-alone funds and any other ad-hoc services are correctly allocated.
• Meeting Preparation:
  Prepare agendas, minutes, and file notes for client meetings, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and of high quality. Follow up on action items from client meetings and ensure execution within agreed timelines.
• Re-broke Process and Section 14 Management:
  Facilitate the re-broke process for all clients in the portfolio and prepare re-broke reports. Ensure that Section 14 processes are conducted in compliance with relevant legislation and are completed within the designated timeline.
• New Business Installation:
  Assist in the installation of new business and ensure all processes are carried out efficiently and within agreed timelines.
• Client Advice & Support:
  Provide accurate and up-to-date advice to clients regarding employee benefits solutions, ensuring that they are well-informed and can make the best decisions for their needs.
• Client Experience & Relationship Building:
  Contribute to a culture of building rewarding relationships and providing exceptional client service. Offer recommendations to improve the client experience and make sure that all client deliverables align with service level agreements.
• Opportunity Identification:
  Look for new business or cross-selling opportunities under the guidance of the Senior or Principal Consultant.
• Continuous Professional Development:
  Commit to continuously improving personal expertise through staying updated on professional, industry, and legislative knowledge.
• Risk Management:
  Take responsibility for managing both reputational and financial risk in all client interactions, ensuring that the best interests of the company and its clients are always prioritized.

Effective Management of Staff:

While the Assistant Consultant will not have direct authority over a team, they will play an integral role in supporting the Senior or Principal Consultant in ensuring that client relationships are managed effectively. By assisting in day-to-day tasks and delivering excellent client service, the Assistant Consultant will contribute to the team’s success.

Effective Management of Operations:

• Assist in managing and organizing various aspects of client services, such as the preparation of documents, invoicing, and ensuring that client meetings are scheduled and executed efficiently.
• Support the re-broke process and ensure timely compliance with regulations, especially in managing Section 14 processes and the installation of new business.
• Ensure that operational procedures related to invoicing, reporting, and client service delivery are effectively carried out.

Effective Management of Business Development Function:

• Take an active role in identifying opportunities for new business or cross-selling services to existing clients.
• Provide input into the development of initiatives that enhance the client experience.
• Continuously seek ways to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining excellent service delivery standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Consultant role will possess the following:

• Education and Experience:
  A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of financial services experience. Employee benefit consulting experience is advantageous, and being a registered FAIS representative is a plus.
• Client-Focused Approach:
  The candidate should be service-oriented, with a strong ability to resolve client queries efficiently and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Attention to Detail:
  The candidate should demonstrate a keen attention to detail, particularly in invoicing, reporting, and preparing documentation for meetings.
• Relationship Building:
  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking & Planning:
  The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical thinking and organizational skills, enabling them to manage a portfolio of clients effectively.

Skills and Attributes:

• Analytical Thinking:
  Ability to assess complex situations and provide practical, effective solutions.
• Sense of Urgency:
  The ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interpersonal Relationships:
  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and service providers.
• Influencing:
  Ability to positively influence decisions and outcomes, especially in client relationships.

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5. Distribution Support Administrator – Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 2025/02/08 | Reference Number: MMH250131-7 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province Gauteng | Location – Town / City Pretoria

Introduction:
Momentum, a trusted financial services provider since 1966, is committed to wealth creation, preservation, insurance, and income protection. The company leverages its deep understanding of the retail insurance, savings, and investment markets in South Africa to deliver innovative solutions. With a rich entrepreneurial spirit, Momentum stands as a leader in the financial services sector, catering to the diverse needs of clients across the country.

Disclaimer:
As an applicant, kindly verify the legitimacy of this job advert by visiting the official Momentum career page.

Role Purpose:

The Distribution Support Administrator (DSA) provides efficient and accurate administrative assistance to Business Consultants, Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs), and IFA practice staff members. The role ensures seamless communication and operational support to enhance the distribution teams’ ability to deliver professional services to Financial Advisers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Processes: Sales and Service Experience

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the end-to-end processes for various product lines.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, understanding the impact of non-adherence.
• Professionally presents quotes and supporting documents, adhering to an “advice-led” approach.
• Manages the full lifecycle of new business applications, from receipt to processing.
• Ensures smooth processing and minimal revisions by engaging with Financial Advisers/Practice staff.
• Maintains accurate records of cases and applications through the activity manager.
• Regularly updates Business Consultants on pipeline status, new business, and quotations.
• Provides administrative support to consultants for planned marketing calls.
• Manages the pipeline to ensure clean and relevant data, driving the submission of requirements.
• Utilizes Power BI and other tools to generate reports on lapse, arrear, and reinstatement.
• Provides training and support to Financial Adviser practice staff on digital capabilities like Power BI and Campaign Master.
• Assists in handling escalations and service center issues to improve client experience.
• Engages in follow-ups to ensure all cases are resolved promptly and according to performance standards.

Client Advisor: Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensures all engagements with clients and stakeholders are professional and effective.
• Builds meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides expertise on financial services and assists clients with making informed decisions.
• Manages service level agreements to ensure client expectations are met consistently.
• Promotes a culture of feedback and client service excellence.
• Collaborates with MDS, IFA, and IFA practices to enhance online capabilities and provide necessary training.

Collaboration and Self-Development

• Develops collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Actively participates in change initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Continually develops expertise in industry trends and regulatory knowledge.
• Contributes innovative ideas that support organizational growth and enhance service delivery.

Finance: Business Efficiencies and Effectiveness

• Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manages resources responsibly and participates in risk identification processes.
• Communicates recommendations for process enhancements to improve client service.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications:
  • Office administration qualification or a business-related degree (NQF 7).
• Experience:
  • 1-3 years of experience in the financial services industry.
  • Insurance or investment consulting experience is a plus.
  • Experience within the Momentum Distribution Service (MDS) Sales environment is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Writing and Reporting: Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively, tailored to the audience’s understanding.
  
• Relating and Networking: Establishes strong relationships with customers and staff. Builds effective networks within and outside the organization.
• Planning and Organizing: Sets clear objectives, plans effectively, and monitors progress against deadlines.
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks: Works efficiently under pressure while maintaining emotional control.
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives: Shows enthusiasm in tackling demanding goals and works diligently to achieve career goals.
• Following Instructions and Procedures: Demonstrates commitment by adhering to policies, schedules, and procedures.
• Adhering to Principles and Values: Upholds ethics, integrity, and equal opportunities within the workplace.
• Working with People: Adapts to team dynamics and fosters a positive work environment.

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6. Senior Java Developer

Closing Date: 2025/02/07 | Reference Number: MMH241203-2 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province Gauteng | Location – Town / City Centurion

Introduction

Momentum Group Limited is a significant player in South Africa’s life insurance and integrated financial services sectors. As a Level 1 B-BBEE South African-based group, we are dedicated to building and protecting our clients’ financial dreams. Our renowned brands, including Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties, play a pivotal role in delivering this purpose. Our federated model promotes empowerment, accountability, and continuous engagement across the organization. Visit us at Momentum Group Ltd.

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting mission-critical software applications. The role focuses on improving business efficiency while aligning with the enterprise architecture and business strategy.

As a Senior Java Developer, you will solve and design complex integration patterns using technologies such as Java EE, Maven, Jenkins CI, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle, WebSphere Liberty, Angular, AIX, and Linux. You will be involved in both new software development and platform modernization, ensuring minimal impact on business operations. This position also requires mentoring junior to intermediate developers, offering technical guidance, and ensuring continuous knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Java EE development experience, specifically on Unix-based platforms.
• Relevant IT qualification and post-graduate IT qualification.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Software Development
   • Develop software based on technical design and best practices.
   • Stay up-to-date with new technologies, business changes, and system updates to align development with system architecture.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis, and prioritize tasks.
   • Design scalable solutions supporting system architecture and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
   • Write scalable, maintainable, and reusable code for new software functionality.
2. Team and Stakeholder Engagement
   • Collaborate with business analysts and the testing team for software development, testing, and deployment.
   • Manage stakeholder expectations by providing regular feedback on the design and timelines of solutions.
   • Contribute to User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring that all issues are resolved before production deployment.
   • Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on Java development practices and ensuring quality assurance for their deliverables.
   • Maintain and enhance existing programs, resolving errors and documenting solutions.
3. Continuous Improvement and Technical Leadership
   • Identify solutions to improve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
   • Provide technical advice to the operations and support teams.
   • Engage with clients in a client-centric manner, managing relationships and service-level agreements (SLAs).
   • Contribute to financial controls and planning, ensuring that resources are used efficiently.
4. Innovation and Expertise Development
   • Continuously develop expertise in Java development, industry trends, and legislation.
   • Promote innovation within the team by developing, sharing, and implementing new ideas.
   • Take ownership of career development and participate in change initiatives.

Competencies and Skills

• Technical Skills
  • Strong expertise in Java EE (not Spring), with 5+ years of experience in back-end development.
  • Solid understanding and practical use of Object-Oriented principles (inheritance, interfaces, abstract classes, etc.).
  • Proficiency with REST API designs, CI/CD principles, and microservices architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, and Linux/AIX platforms.
  • Experience with WebSphere Liberty Server and WebSphere Application Server.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to manage tasks efficiently.
  • Good communication skills for articulating technical information to stakeholders.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor others and manage client relationships effectively.

Why Join Momentum Group?

At Momentum Group, we are committed to providing you with the tools and resources to develop your career while making a meaningful impact in the financial services sector. You’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team, working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex challenges that will drive your professional growth.

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7. Intermediate DevOps Engineer

Closing Date: 2025/02/11 | Reference Number: MMH250128-1 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province Gauteng | Location – Town / City Centurion

Introduction

Momentum Group Limited is a leading player in South Africa’s life insurance and integrated financial services sectors. As a proud Level 1 B-BBEE South African-based group, we are committed to protecting and building our clients’ financial futures. Our client-facing brands, including Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties, help us deliver on this purpose. We operate under a federated model that fosters empowerment, accountability, and continuous engagement across all our stakeholders. Learn more about us at Momentum Group.

The Intermediate DevOps Engineer will develop automated solutions that support operational tasks such as on-call monitoring and disaster recovery, alongside the continuous delivery and infrastructure automation. This role ensures the availability, latency, performance, and efficiency of systems while managing change processes, monitoring, and emergency response.

Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• Relevant IT qualification (3-year degree or equivalent)
• LPI certification (optional)

Experience:

• 3+ years in a DevOps environment
• 1+ year experience as a Developer, Tester, or System Administrator (optional)
• Insurance industry experience (desirable)
• Proficient with Agile software development practices and tools (Atlassian, JIRA)
• Familiar with technologies specific to the business (MMI list)
• Experience with 1 object-oriented language and 1 scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Proficient in Linux / Unix environments
• Experience with version control systems (GitHub, Subversion, Bitbucket)
• Familiarity with Java build processes (Ant, Gradle, Jenkins, Artifactory)
• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools (Alerta, Prometheus, OpsGenie, InfluxDB, Kibana, Cloudwatch)
• Hands-on experience with cloud server environments (AWS)
• Configuration management and containerisation tools (Terraform, Docker, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Knowledge of microservices or service-oriented architectures (SOA, REST)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Automation & Enablement: Automate operational tasks and ensure the availability, performance, and monitoring of services and platforms.
• System Observability: Improve system observability to ensure the uptime and reliability of applications and infrastructure.
• Code Deployment: Work with developers for frequent, incremental code testing and deployment.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with architects and developers to report, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues.
• Cloud Services Implementation: Implement, administer, and deploy cloud services.
• Deployment Processes: Handle packaging releases, pushing releases, and executing installs.
• Incident Response: Monitor infrastructure to maximize uptime and respond to production issues promptly.
• Performance Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in system performance, cost-effectiveness, and availability.
• Continuous Integration: Utilize CI/CD processes and tools to improve code quality and reliability.
• Security Best Practices: Implement and maintain security standards for all production systems.
• Technical Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation to improve product understanding and process clarity.
• Efficiency Initiatives: Drive the implementation of innovative ideas to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Infrastructure Management: Perform OS upgrades, patch installations, and manage software installations for optimized system performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring service level agreements are met and client expectations are managed.

Competencies

Behavioral Competencies:

• Interpreting Data
• Providing Insights
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Generating Ideas
• Team Working
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Exploring Possibilities

Skills:

• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Organizing

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8. Case Manager: HRM

Closing Date: 2025/02/04 | Reference Number: MMH250128-6 | Location – Country South Africa | Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal | Location – Town / City Durban, Cornubia |

Job Introduction:

Momentum Health Solutions, part of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, offers integrated, sustainable health solutions that cater to the diverse needs of clients across various segments. By embracing a culture of innovation, Momentum Health creates value by providing unique insights into achieving specific health outcomes. Their focus is on maximizing lifetime client value through a carefully crafted set of health capabilities.

As a Case Manager, you will be tasked with managing a cost-effective Managed Health Care project aimed at promoting rational utilization of hospital facilities. This role is crucial in containing the costs associated with health services, ensuring high-quality care, and streamlining health care delivery for both clients and providers.

Role Responsibility:

The main focus of this position is to manage the quality and cost of clinical and medical care. The Case Manager will liaise with both members and providers, guiding them toward reducing recurring costly events and medicine expenses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effective management of clinical care:
  • Ensure the efficient management of health care services by liaising with members and service providers to monitor and reduce recurring costly health care events and medicine spend.
  • Ensure proper discharge planning is carried out and arrange post-hospital care when necessary.
  • Educate and guide members regarding available health care services and benefits.
• Cost management and authorization:
  • Develop, implement, and communicate clinical guidelines to ensure cost-effective care.
  • Authorize appropriate and cost-effective medical care and treatment while ensuring the application of exclusions.
  • Manage the cost of in or out-patient episodes through the implementation of relevant policies and guidelines.
• Client service delivery:
  • Take ownership of escalated queries, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
  • Provide in-depth product information to clients, stakeholders, and health providers.
  • Ensure that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently met or exceeded.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and risk management:
  • Identify potential business and financial risks to the company and escalate them for appropriate action.
  • Resolve client queries swiftly to improve client service delivery.
  • Monitor turnaround times and quality standards to enhance service delivery.
• Team collaboration and development:
  • Drive effective teamwork within the department to ensure operational success.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance individual expertise.
  • Contribute to the improvement of health industry practices by identifying trends and offering innovative solutions.
• Operational management:
  • Provide regular reports on service delivery, ensuring alignment with agreed service level agreements and client targets.
  • Ensure that the company’s policies and procedures are consistently adhered to, improving both internal and external stakeholder satisfaction.

Effective management of staff:

As a Case Manager, leadership is essential in fostering collaboration and improving operational efficiency. The role requires strong leadership skills to motivate and guide staff towards achieving set objectives. This includes:

• Leading by example and demonstrating the company’s values daily.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff, ensuring they are aligned with company policies and best practices.
• Promoting a culture of continuous professional development and fostering a supportive work environment.

Effective management of operations:

The Case Manager will play a critical role in managing health care services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Key operational responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the efficient management of clinical processes, minimizing waste, and promoting rational use of resources.
• Regularly reviewing operational performance against key performance indicators to ensure that targets are met.
• Overseeing the implementation of relevant health care policies and guidelines to improve operational efficiencies.

Effective management of business development function:

The Case Manager will contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and reduce costs. Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the company’s health care offerings are continuously aligned with the needs of clients and market trends.
• Identifying innovative solutions to improve cost effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Assisting in the development of specific area budgets to minimize expenditure and improve financial sustainability.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Matric and a Registered Nurse qualification (Degree or Diploma in General, Psychiatric, and Midwife nursing).
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a health care environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in the managed health care industry, with experience in private institutions being advantageous.
• ICU training or experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of PMB legislation, Clinical Coding (ICD 10, CPT & NHRPL), hospital, and doctor’s billing guidelines.
• A current registration with SANC (South African Nursing Council) is essential.

Skills and Attributes:

• Business Acumen: A strong understanding of health care operations and financial management.
• Client/Stakeholder Commitment: A dedication to providing excellent service and building long-term relationships.
• Drive for Results: A results-driven individual focused on achieving set targets and exceeding expectations.
• Leads Change and Innovation: A proactive approach to driving change within the health care space.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, providers, and clients to achieve common goals.
• Impact and Influence: The ability to influence others and make decisions that benefit both clients and the organization.
• Self-Awareness and Insight: Understanding of one’s strengths and weaknesses and applying them effectively to improve performance.
• Diversity and Inclusiveness: A commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

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