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Get to know our #ConnectingPower

We bring our 'somewhat different' approach to reinsurance to life through our #ConnectingPower. Our diverse and welcoming culture fosters collaboration, enabling us to create tailored solutions that meet our clients’ needs today and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow.

Based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, our team values every employee’s contribution, ensuring a workplace where innovation, growth, and connection thrive. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise truly matter.

Explore a career with us

If you are curious and solution-oriented, then find out more about available roles.

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„Collaborate with a passionate team across our unique operating businesses, making a real impact, whilst immersing yourself in a culture that celebrates diversity and innovation.

Paul Carragher, CEO, Hannover Re South Africa

We are a learning organisation

A gateway to growth and experiences

We provide rewarding careers at all levels, including graduate, finance, underwriting, claims and other specialist reinsurance roles. There are opportunities to work with passionate and experienced professionals in our Property & Casualty or Life & Health business and more general roles within Shared Services.

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Benefits at Hannover Re South Africa

Generous benefits

Employee experience, well-being and risk protection is a priority, and our benefits are designed accordingly. We offer retirement benefits, medical aid, generous annual, family and parental leave, flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive Employee Wellness Programme. A good mix of formal and informal learning and development opportunities, aligned with our strategy of staying focused while thinking ahead, is available.

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Remuneration

We provide a market-oriented remuneration package that includes contributions to a provident fund and medical aid. Our group risk benefits are provided at the company's cost and are inclusive of life, critical illness and disability cover.

Leave

We offer competitive annual leave, including two bonus days each year, along with supportive family responsibility and parental leave benefits.

Employee well-being

We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24-hour counselling, with additional benefits such as coaching, managerial support, and access to legal and financial advice.

New employee support

A thorough onboarding and induction program is provided to support new employees and ensure their smooth integration into the Hannover Re environment.

Flexibility

Flexible working arrangements are available, depending on the role.

Development

Our opportunities are closely aligned with the needs of the business. We offer generous study sponsorship, mentorship, and coaching, and are an accredited training office for both the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

Modern offices

Our office is ideally situated in a central location, just a short walk from the Gautrain Station and directly across from Rosebank Mall, ensuring unparalleled convenience. Inside, our modern open-plan workspace includes focus rooms and meeting areas, all equipped with cutting-edge technology to facilitate smooth presentations and virtual or hybrid meetings.

Work café

Our work café offers a relaxed setting for informal meetings and catch-ups. It features an in-house catering team that prepares fresh lunches, as well as a barista bar serving some of the best coffee.

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How to apply

If you want to work in a dynamic and global environment with a 'somewhat different' approach to doing business, then please apply. Our warm culture is entrenched in our core values of Responsibility, Drive and We-spirit where professionals team up to create opportunities for our employees and clients.

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