Building Specialist at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• To assess and validate building’s claims to determine validity based on Insure contract.
• Quantify losses accurately and facilitate the process between the broker and/or client and project manager.
• Liaise with Service Provider and provide back office support to claims consultants.
• .Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
• Building’s claims assessing and validation within predetermined mandates
• Loss adjustment by correctly quantifying and/or verifying claimed amounts
• Facilitation between broker and/or client and project manager
• Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to management
• Investigate and report on fraudulent claims
• Claims forum presenting of claims
• Make recommendations on claims settlement
• Appointment and management of service providers

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Customer / Relationship orientated
• Strong communicator
• Results orientated
• Good business judgement
• Good negotiation and presentation skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Systematic and organized with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Resilient with an ability to work under pressure and adapt change
• Analytical and attentive to detail

Education and Experience

• Matric (Essential)
• 3 years’ minimum experience in building assessing and loss adjusting (Essential)
• 3 years’ minimum short term insurance claims experience (Advantageous)
• Construction and/or Engineering qualification (Advantageous)
• Hold a valid driver’s licence (Essential)
• Willing to travel (Essential)

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   

• The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.