Advancing Financial Adviser (Hillcrest/ Kloof/ Wyebank/ Pinetown/ New Germany)

Old Mutual; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Financial Adviser in Durban. The ideal candidate will have at least a Matric certificate and 12 months of experience in financial services. Key skills include consultative selling, customer service, and excellent communication abilities. A valid driver’s licence and a clear criminal check are mandatory. This position offers the chance to be part of a team committed to writing Africa's story together.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric or equivalent.
• At least 12 months’ experience as a Financial Adviser.
• Completion of Long-term Insurance Class of Business.

Skills

Consultative Selling

Customer Feedback Management

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Sales Data Management

Strategic Selling

Education

NQF Level 4 - Grade 12

Job description

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 Relationships

Competencies

• Balances Stakeholders
• Builds Networks
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 4 - Grade 12, School leaving Certificate, National or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

30 January 2026 , 23:59

The 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!