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Since our establishment in 1918, Sanlam has been a prominent part of the South African business landscape. We have always held a long-term view of how business adapts to the demands of the environment in which it operates.

Today, in a dynamic world, we see an evolving set of social, economic, political and environmental imperatives that require our skilful response. For us at Sanlam, sustainable business practice means recognising both our broader responsibilities as an organisation in society, and the new opportunities that arise from this thinking.

Vision and Values

Our Vision is:

  • To be the leader in client-centric wealth creation, management, and protection in South Africa;
  • To be a leading Pan-African financial services Group with a meaningful presence in India and South-East Asia; and
  • To play a niche role in wealth and investment management in specific developed markets.

Our Values are:

  • Acting with integrity;
  • Growing shareholder value through innovation and superior performance;
  • Leading with courage;
  • Serving with pride; and
  • Caring because there is respect for one another.

 

 

http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Desmond SmithDesmond Smith Chairman. Independent Non-executive Director. Director since 2009.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Bernard SwanepoelBernard SwanepoelIndependent Non-executive Director, Director since 200400
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Patrice MotsepePatrice MotsepeDeputy Chairman. Non-executive Director. Director since 2004.020
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Yegs RamiahYegs RamiahAppointed Chief Executive of Sanlam Brand in 2012. Executive Director. Director since 2012.0607
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/André ZeemanAndré ZeemanAppointed Chief Actuary of Sanlam Ltd and Statutory Actuary of Sanlam Life in 2005.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Shane TremeerShane Tremeer00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Greg KatzenellenbogenGreg Katzenellenbogen00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Peter DuminyPeter Duminy00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Arun DuggalArun DuggalIndependent Non-executive Director, ​Director since 2013.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Johan van der MerweJohan van der MerweAppointed Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam Investment Management in 2002.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Johan van ZylJohan van ZylChairman. Non-executive Director. Director since 2016.010
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Paul BradshawPaul BradshawIndependent Non-executive Director. Director since 2013.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Paul HanrattyPaul HanrattyNon-executive director. Director since 2017.190
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Hubert BrodyHubert BrodyAppointed Chief Executive of Sanlam Personal Finance in 2015.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Jurie StrydomJurie StrydomAppointed Chief Executive: Sanlam Personal Finance in 2017.002
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Manana Bakane-TuoaneManana Bakane-TuoaneIndependent Non-executive Director. Director since 2004.080
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Anton BothaAnton BothaChairman: HR Committee. Independent Non-executive Director. Director since 2006.100
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Valli MoosaValli MoosaChairman: Sustainability Committee. Independent Non-executive Director. Director since 2004.120
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Flip RademeyerFlip RademeyerIndependent Non-executive Director. Director since 2011.150
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Chris SwanepoelChris SwanepoelIndependent Non-executive Director. Director since 2011.160
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Lazarus ZimLazarus ZimIndependent Non-executive Director. Director since 2006.180
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Rejoice SimelaneRejoice SimelaneNon-executive Director. Director since 2004.030
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Kobus MöllerKobus MöllerAppointed Financial Director in 2006. Executive Director since 2006.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Ian KirkIan KirkAppointed Group Chief Executive Officer in 2015. Executive Director. Director since 2015.0401
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Lizé LambrechtsLizé LambrechtsAppointed Chief Executive of Santam Ltd in 2015.004
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Temba MvusiTemba MvusiAppointed Chief Executive of Group Market Development in 2004. Executive Director. Director since 2009.0705
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Heinie WerthHeinie WerthAppointed Group’s Financial Director. Executive Director.0509
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Daniël KrielDaniël Kriel00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Francois BruwerFrancois Bruwer00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Alwyn van der MerweAlwyn van der Merwe00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Martin SchmulianMartin Schmulian00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Cora FernandezCora Fernandez00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Merwen MelletMerwen Mellet00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Mbuso MtshaliMbuso Mtshali00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Marteen MichauMarteen Michau00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Johann ScholtzJohann Scholtz00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Lawrence JacobsLawrence Jacobs00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Gary McNamaraGary McNamara00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Arthur ClaytonArthur Clayton00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Vincent VermaakVincent Vermaak00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Deana JardimDeana Jardim00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Ronel PfotenhauerRonel Pfotenhauer00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Anton GildenhuysAnton GildenhuysAppointed Chief Actuary and Chief Risk Officer of Sanlam Limited in 2015.003
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Karabo NondumoKarabo NondumoIndependent Non-executive Director. Director since 2015.140
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Junior John NgulubeJunior John NgulubeAppointed Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam Emerging Markets in 2016.006
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Robert RouxRobert RouxAppointed Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam Investments in 2015.008
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Clement Burns BoothClement Burns BoothNon-executive Director. Director since 2015.00
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Sipho NkosiSipho NkosiIndependent Non-executive Director. Director since 2006.130
http://www.sanlam.co.za/about/company/sanlam/Pierre RodriguesPierre Rodrigues00

Directors

“At the core of the Sanlam business are promises to different stakeholders. A promise to manage our clients’ money in line with their expectations, an undertaking to pay an insurance claim, a commitment to deliver solid shareholder value, a declaration to treat our people with respect and fairness, a compact to be a responsible citizen.” Desmond Smith, Chairman

Our boards and directors continuously strive to uphold these undertakings. View the Sanlam Group’s boards and directors.

Our History

Founded in 1918, Sanlam has a rich heritage. The Group has over the years evolved from a traditional insurer to a diversified financial service provider with both local and international footprints.

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Sanlam Awards

FIA

Sanlam Employee Benefits

SEB was named Employee Benefits Product Supplier of the Year at the 2017 Financial Intermediary Association of Southern Africa (FIA) Awards for the 5th time in 7 years.

FIA

Sanlam Personal Finance

SPF won the Product Supplier of the Year Award in the Investment Products category at the 2015 Financial Intermediary Association of Southern Africa Awards

SACSI

Sanlam Personal Finance

Sanlam Life scored the best in the 2015 SA Customer Satisfaction Index for the life insurance industry

Sunday Times

Sanlam Group

Johan van Zyl, Group Chief Executive, has been named the Sunday Times Business Leader of the Year 2014 in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards

Ghana Club

Sanlam Emerging Markets

Enterprise Life by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) – leader in the financial services sector (insurance category) 2012 – Ghana Club 100

PMR Africa award

Sanlam Emerging Markets

Botswana Life Insurance Ltd won a PMR Africa award diamond category

Fund Manager of the Year

Sanlam Investments

Kokkie Kooyman was named Investment Week’s Fund Manager of the Year

Imbasa Yegolide Awards

Sanlam Investments

Principal Officers Association awarded Sanlam Employee Benefits the 2013 Risk Benefit Underwriter of the Year award at the 2013 Imbasa Yegolide Awards for Professional Excellence

Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards

Santam

Santam was the winner of the short-term insurance industry category of the 2013/14 Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards

Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards

Sanlam Group

Sanlam was named the top rated SA company in the 2012 long-term insurance category of the Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards

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Sanlam's Global Footprint

  • Developed Markets
  • Emerging Markets

 Careers

 

 

Career Opportunitieshttp://www.sanlam.co.za/careers/career-opportunitiesCareer OpportunitiesAs one of the largest financial services groups in SA, Sanlam offers a diverse range of career opportunities including accounting, IT, financial planning, actuarial science & more.Irrespective of whether you’re starting your career or you’re an experienced professional, Sanlam offers opportunity in many diverse fields including accounting, actuarial science, investments, legal, IT and many more.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/Careers_banner8.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/Careers_banner8.jpg?RenditionID=5
How We Recruithttp://www.sanlam.co.za/careers/Pages/how-we-recruit.aspxHow We RecruitSanlam follows a 6-step recruitment process when screening & selecting new candidates. Our process is aligned with the employment equity and labour relation act.Sanlam’s recruitment and selection processes are aligned with the Sanlam Group’s Employment Equity Policy and other relevant legislation.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/Careers_evp_banner2.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/Careers_evp_banner2.jpg?RenditionID=5

Responsible Business

Apart from being a business leader, Sanlam is committed to being a good corporate citizen, from the Group’s empowerment deals to sustainability initiatives and corporate social investments.

 

​Socio-economic Contribution

Sanlam strongly believes that as a good corporate citizen, the Group must continuously contribute towards South Africa’s progress as a country, communities and individuals.

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Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)

Sanlam understands that economic transformation is a national economic priority, and black economic empowerment (BEE) is a corporate responsibility that the Group takes very seriously.

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Empowerment Partnership

Not only was Sanlam the first major financial institution in South Africa to conclude an empowerment transaction in 2004, but in so doing it opened up the Group's ownership opportunities to a broad base of new black shareholders.

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Sanlam Foundation

The Sanlam Foundation is the embodiment of Sanlam’s deep concern for the socio-economic and environmental challenges that threaten the sustainability of the environment.

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Sustainability Management

For Sanlam, a sustainable business environment is one in which individuals, families and communities can afford to save and plan for their futures.

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Employment Equity

Sanlam views employment equity as an integral element of the Group’s overall transformation initiative. Legislation is necessary for the removal of the economic legacies of structural inequality.

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HIV/Aids and Sanlam

The Group has developed an HIV/Aids policy, to ensure the creation of a working environment that attracts, trains and retains skilled people.

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Code of Ethical Conduct

Sanlam has a rich and proud history built on a solid ​foundation of professional and ethical behaviour. In an ever-changing environment, Sanlam strives to be a reliable, trustworthy company.

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Investor Relations

Learn about Sanlam's strategy, financial performance and approach to corporate governance and risk.

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 Sponsorships

 

 

Businesshttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/businessBusinessSanlam business sponsorships aim to support local SME’s & entrepreneurs in South Africa – Sanlam & Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year Competition.As a diversified financial services player with an extensive footprint into 11 African countries, we understand the dedication and determination it takes to set up and manage your own business and believe that a lot can come from very little. http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/sponsor_business.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/sponsor_business.jpg?RenditionID=5
Sporthttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/sportSportSanlam sponsors a number of sporting events including the Cape Town Marathon, Cape Mile & SAGES National golf tournament.As a diversified financial services player with an extensive footprint into 14 African countries, our aim is to make our sport sponsorships easily accessible and within everyone’s means.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/TeamWolf_ContentBanner.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/TeamWolf_ContentBanner.jpg?RenditionID=5
Design and Culturehttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/designandcultureDesign and CultureSanlam recognizes local craftsmanship through our Handmade Contemporary sponsorship. Related accolades include Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature & Woordfees.Sanlam recognises that building wealth requires as much patience and craftsmanship as that required by wealthsmiths.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/sponsor_design.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/sponsor_design.jpg?RenditionID=5
Mediahttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/mediaMediaSanlam’s media sponsorship programmes include the Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism and the Local Media Awards.A strong and healthy media is a very important aspect of a democracy. Through our media sponsorships we hope to grow increasingly competent and challenging media reportage.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/MediaSponsor.jpg?RenditionID=5 , /CoZaBannerImages/MediaSponsor.jpg?RenditionID=5
Awardshttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/awardsAwardsAs a diversified financial services player with an extensive footprint in 11 African countries, we are able to support and promote top local talent across various industries. From awarding top achievers in professional services and financial journalism, to celebrating South Africa’s top artists, Sanlam aims to recognise and reward work of outstanding quality.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/Awards_banner.jpg?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/Awards_banner.jpg?RenditionID=5
Kidshttp://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/kidsKidsAs part of our sponsorship initiatives, Sanlam invests in Takalani Sesame to promote education & raise awareness aroud HIV/AIDS.We believe that we can make a difference and that with enough determination and dedication a lot can come from very little. Just like wealth creation, a craft that we as a company are more familiar with.http://www.sanlam.co.za/CoZaBannerImages/TakalaniSesame_banner.png?RenditionID=5, /CoZaBannerImages/TakalaniSesame_banner.png?RenditionID=5

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