Administrator – Commission Legal Administrator | Discovery Central Services | Office Support Jobs in Sandton
Company: Discovery
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Administration and Office Support
Date Posted: 13 May 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 31 May 2025
About Discovery
Discovery is South Africa’s leading shared-value insurance and financial services provider. With a bold vision to make people healthier and enhance their lives, Discovery continues to drive transformation in healthcare, insurance, and financial services. The company thrives on innovation, ethical leadership, and impactful societal contributions. Our inclusive and energetic workplace fosters growth, excellence, and accountability, making Discovery an ideal environment for smart and ambitious professionals to flourish.
About the Role: Commission Legal Administrator
Discovery’s Commissions Department is seeking an experienced and highly organized Administrator to join the team as a Commission Legal Administrator. This role is pivotal in ensuring that intermediary data and commission-related transactions are accurately captured, updated, and maintained according to Discovery’s internal policies and compliance frameworks. The successful candidate will handle a wide range of administrative responsibilities related to broker onboarding, updates, financial data, and legal documentation.
Role Overview
As a Commission Legal Administrator, you will be responsible for the daily administration of broker and intermediary data. Your duties will include contract capturing, bank detail management, regulatory accreditation updates, and interaction with internal business units. This is a detail-intensive role requiring accuracy, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Capture person and non-person intermediary contracts on internal systems
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Onboard new broker intermediaries, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
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Handle transfers of intermediaries between brokerages
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Maintain linkages and perform delinks/relinks of broker roles
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Load and manage new and existing banking details for intermediaries
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Administer broker assistants and their alignment to corresponding brokers
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Update contact and accreditation details including FSCA and CMS registrations
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Support franchises including Office Managers, Business Consultants, and Brokers
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Maintain Broker House data, including contact persons, admins, and VAT records
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Update and verify legal nature of business for various brokerages
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Load and manage distribution channels and their branch information
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Handle manual overrides and respond to incoming legal and compliance emails
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Maintain the Commission Legal email pool and process assigned queries promptly
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
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Excellent administrative and organizational skills
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Ability to handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail
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Effective written and verbal communication across all levels
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Strong time management, deadline orientation, and ability to work under pressure
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Customer-centric mindset with a proactive problem-solving approach
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Maintains integrity and demonstrates ethical conduct in all dealings
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Adaptability to change and evolving business processes
Education and Experience
Essential:
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Matric / Senior Certificate
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At least 1 year of administrative experience within a financial services environment
Advantageous:
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Experience working with brokers and intermediary data
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Familiarity with FSCA regulations and administrative protocols
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Post-secondary education in a relevant field
What Discovery Offers
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An opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
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Career growth in South Africa’s most reputable financial services provider
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
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Inclusive culture with a strong focus on wellness and professional development
Employment Equity Commitment
Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to transformation and diversity. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will guide this recruitment process. We strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply for this position and be part of a diverse and thriving organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a comprehensive CV and any supporting documents through the Discovery Careers Portal before 31 May 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further assessments.
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