CEO, Management

Introduction

Momentum Group is a South African-based financial services group. Our retail and specialist brands drive to build and protect our client's financial dreams. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisation’s care for and reward their employees and members

Momentum Group is one of South Africa's largest life insurers and integrated financial services companies, operating through brands like Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses. Visit us at

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Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), this role is a critical senior executive appointment with group-wide strategic influence and accountability. The CEO of Momentum Life will operate beyond the scope of leading a business unit. In addition to shaping and delivering the strategy and performance of Momentum Life, this executive will be expected to make a meaningful contribution to the overall strategic direction, competitiveness, and future performance of Momentum Group.

As a formal member of the Group Executive Committee (Group Exco), the CEO of Momentum Life will play an active role in shaping the Group’s strategic agenda, influencing group-level financial outcomes, and bringing forward industry insights that strengthen Momentum Group’s long-term positioning. This CEO will therefore need to operate at a highly strategic, enterprise-wide level, balancing the stewardship of their business unit with the broader responsibilities of Group executive leadership.

Within the Momentum Life business, the CEO will provide clear strategic direction and ensure the business delivers sustainable performance across the full value chain. This includes driving innovation, elevating operational excellence, strengthening market leadership, and accelerating long-term, profitable growth. The executive will champion a high-performance, client-centric, digitally enabled business that delivers exceptional stakeholder value, strengthens governance, and positions Momentum Life as an industry leader.

• Qualified Actuary (Fellow of a recognised Actuarial Society) – preferred
• Post-graduate degree in Business Management, Insurance or related field

• At least 10 years of senior or executive level leadership experience
• A deep understanding of the dynamics in the SA life insurance industry
• A proven track record of delivering product and digital process innovation
• Well-averse with direct-to-client and adviser-led distribution strategies
• Stakeholder management and influencing

• Lead the strategic vision and execution of the Momentum Life product business by aligning value chains, driving innovation in products and capabilities, and ensuring long-term organisational success.
• Champion industry leadership through business intelligence and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure operational excellence by driving compliance, optimising customer service, and implementing high-impact strategic projects that enhance profitability and growth.
• Ensure governance, ethics, and risk management frameworks are implemented to ensure transparency and safeguard shareholder interests.

• Drive continuous enhancement and rigorous management of the product portfolio, ensuring solutions remain competitive and relevant to evolving client needs.
• Oversee cost optimisation initiatives and robust profitability analysis to maximise value creation while maintaining product integrity and market alignment.
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, implementing strategies that balance operational efficiency with exceptional client outcomes.
• Steer cross-functional collaboration to deliver products that anticipate market trends and exceed stakeholder expectations.

• Foster strong, collaborative relationships…