Posted 1 month ago
Advancing Financial Adviser (Mthatha and Surrounds)
MthathaOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Financial Adviser selling life insurance and investment products in the Mthatha region, handling customer consultations, qualifying prospects, and managing the full sales cycle.
About this role
Let's Write Africa's Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of Matric or equivalent
- A minimum 12 months’ financial services experience as a Financial Adviser
- A minimum of Long-term Insurance Class of Business completion.
- Completion of additional FAIS requirements such as Investments Class of Business, the Regulatory Examination 5 (RE5), an FSCA-approved qualification will be advantageous.
Other Requirements
- A valid driver’s licence and own car
- A clear criminal and credit check
- Proven computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Sound planning and organising abilities
- Ability to collate, analyse and synthesise information
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Sound business acumen
- Grit, resilience and tenacity
- Excellent listening skills with the ability to translate customer engagements into sales.
Skills
Consultative Selling, Customer Feedback Management, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Oral Communications, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer RelationshipsCompetencies
Balances StakeholdersBuilds NetworksCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustInterpersonal SavvyManages ComplexityEducation
NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalentClosing Date
30 October 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
The Old Mutual Story!
Skills
Consultative SellingCustomer Feedback ManagementCustomer ServiceEvaluating InformationFAIS RequirementsFSCA-approved QualificationIdentifying Customer NeedsIdentifying Sales OpportunitiesInvestments Class Of BusinessLong-term Insurance Class Of BusinessOral CommunicationsProbing QuestionsQualifying ProspectsRegulatory Examination 5 (RE5)Sales Data ManagementSales SoftwareSound Business AcumenStrategic SellingStrengthening Customer Relationships
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