It's more than a job
In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules certainly contribute to your team's success, but they also provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Because your attention to detail supports your colleagues to perform at their best, such as ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.
How you create impact
- Drive business growth by embedding insurance solutions (marine cargo, credit, specialty) into logistics operations and expanding customer adoption.
- Lead and inspire high-performing teams across underwriting, operations, and claims, fostering a strong performance culture.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships with insurers, reinsurers, and key clients to optimise risk solutions and commercial outcomes.
- Oversee end-to-end claims management and operational processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and exceptional client experience.
- Define and execute the national strategy, identifying new growth opportunities, driving innovation, and scaling insurance solutions across Africa.
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Postgraduate qualification preferred).
- Must meet regulatory requirements to be appointed as a Key Individual in terms of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, including FAIS compliance, RE5 AND RE1 certifications.
- Professional insurance qualifications such as AIISA, FIISA, ACII, FCII, or equivalent.
- Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in insurance broking or underwriting, with strong exposure to marine cargo, credit, or specialty lines.
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving business growth within a commercial environment.
- Strong understanding of freight-forwarding and logistics ecosystems.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, including insurers, reinsurers, and corporate clients.
- Solid financial acumen, including P&L management and performance tracking.
What's in it for you
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Opportunity to lead and shape the insurance strategy within a global logistics leader
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High-impact role with ownership of business growth, financial performance, and market expansion
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Exposure to complex, international insurance and logistics environments
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Career growth through strategic leadership, innovation, and regional influence across Africa
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A collaborative and forward-thinking environment focused on customer value and operational excellence
Who are we
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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