Chief Executive Officer: Momentum Health

Role Purpose Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), this is a critical senior leadership position not just managing a business unit but contributing meaningfully to shaping the strategy and future of our business, including strategic and financial outcomes, as a formal member of the Group Executive Committee (Group Exco).

Minimum Requirements

• Post-graduate degree in Business Management, Clinical studies or related field
• MBA an advantage
• A deep understanding of the dynamics in the SA Health insurance industry
• 20 - 25 years health industry experience with specific focus on Medical Scheme administration and managed care
• Exposure to full value chain medical scheme management and the implementation of an integrated client value proposition to create value for all clients
• A proven track record of delivering and digital process innovation
• At least 10 years of senior or executive level leadership experience
• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Analytical skills
• Executive disposition
• Ability to engage in complex and strategic matters
• Business acumen
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Client, channel, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to collaborate
• Accountability and ethical decision-making
• Data and insights-driven decision-making
• Impact and influencing skills
• Embracing change
• Effective people leadership
• Qualifications :
• Knowledge & Experience :
• Competencies Analytical skills
• Duties & Responsibilities PROCESS
• Lead the strategic vision and execution of the Momentum Health business by aligning value chains, driving innovation in health solutions and capabilities, and ensuring long-term organisational success. Champion industry leadership through business intelligence and stakeholder engagement. Ensure operational excellence by driving compliance, optimising client 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.
• HEALTH SOLUTIONS LEADERSHIP
• Drive continuous enhancement and rigorous management of the member solutions 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 member solutions 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 member solutions that anticipate market trends and exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure that the solutions developed in the business pro-actively addresses the dynamics reflected in the health economics and health industry of South Africa.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver integrated, innovative member solutions. Continuously enhance client Responsibilities PROCESS
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver integrated, innovative member solutions. Continuously enhance client

Responsibilities

• PROCESS
• Lead the strategic vision and execution of the Momentum Health business by aligning value chains, driving innovation in health solutions and capabilities, and ensuring long-term organisational success. Champion industry leadership through business intelligence and stakeholder engagement. Ensure operational excellence by driving compliance, optimising client 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.
• HEALTH SOLUTIONS LEADERSHIP
• Drive continuous enhancement and rigorous management of the member solutions 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 member solutions 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 member solutions that anticipate market trends and exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure that the solutions developed in the business pro-actively addresses the dynamics reflected in the health economics and health industry of South Africa.
• CLIENT
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver integrated, innovative member solutions. Continuously enhance client Responsibilities PROCESS
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver integrated, innovative member solutions. Continuously enhance client