Job Description

Closing Date 2025/02/16
Reference Number MMH250210-5
Job Title Corporate Health and Employee Benefits Intern - JHB
Position Type Temporary
Role Family Operations
Cluster Momentum Distribution Services
Remote Opportunity None of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
IntroductionMomentum, a financial services provider of choice since 1966, known for its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative culture is committed to wealth creation and preservation, insurance, and income protection for all our clients. We do this through our understanding of the retail insurance, savings, and investment markets in SA.
Disclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.
Role PurposeMDS is inviting unemployed graduates with a passion for the financial sector to gain valuable exposure within a Corporate Health and Employee Benefits Support function.As an intern, you will work closely with an experience corporate health specialist and employee benefits consultant, gaining comprehensive, hands-on experience in the overall corporate health and employee benefits support function
RequirementsQualifications:

• Business Management, Marketing or finance-related NQF 7 qualification/ BCom or BCom Honours degree. (preferred)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a deeper understanding of all aspects of corporate health and employee benefits.
• Exposure to the Independent financial advisor market and the relationship with the Momentum distribution services.
• Provide administrative and operational support for corporate health programs
• Handle the processing of application forms and promptly engage with Financial Advisors/Practice staff upon receipt.
• Log appropriate activities, timeously (quotes and Financial Adviser engagements)
• Help gather and analyze data for corporate health and employee benefits.
• Support the communication and promotion of initiatives for corporate health
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the corporate health function
• Gain exposure in presentations and advisor engagements

Competencies

• Relating and Networking: Establishes good relationships with customers and staff. Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisation. Relates well to people at all levels. Uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others.
• Planning and Organising: Sets clearly defined objectives. Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances. Manages time effectively. Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks. Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks: Works productively in a high-pressure environment. Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations. Balances the demands of a work life and a personal life. Maintains a positive outlook at work. Handles criticism well and learns from it.
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives: Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm. Works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary. Identifies development strategies needed to achieve career goals and makes use of developmental or training opportunities. Seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence.
• Following Instructions and Procedures: Appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority. Follows procedures and policies. Keeps to schedules. Arrives punctually for work and meetings. Demonstrates commitment to the organisation. Complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Deciding and Initiating action: Makes prompt, clear decisions, which may involve tough choices or considered risks. Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people. Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction. Initiates and generates activity.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations: Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction. Sets high standards for quality and quantity. Monitors and maintains quality and productivity. Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way. Consistently achieves project goals.

PolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Momentum Group