Sonja Smit

Sonja Smit MBA currently serves as the Head of Retail Retirement Fund Administration at Old Mutual South Africa since November 2024, while also holding the position of Head of Retirement Fund Administration (SARAF) at Old Mutual Limited since October 2021. Previous roles include Manager at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited and various managerial positions at Old Mutual South Africa, focusing on fund death claims, benefit allocations, and compliance with the Pension Funds Act. Sonja is a former Trustee of The South African Retirement Annuity Fund and has extensive experience in claims assessment, medical underwriting, and operational management within the retirement fund sector. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Business Administration from Business School Nederland, a Leadership Development Programme from the University of Pretoria, and specialized training in Deceased Estates Practice from the University of South Africa.