Advancing Financial Adviser (Ladysmith/ Bergville/ Dundee/ Glencoe/ Nqutu)

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

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Financial Adviser to join their team. Candidates must have at least Matric and a minimum of 12 months’ experience in financial services. Key skills required include consultative selling, customer service, and strong communication abilities. The role also requires a valid driver’s license and a clear criminal check. Interested applicants should apply before the closing date on 30 January 2026.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Matric or equivalent.
• A minimum 12 months’ financial services experience as a Financial Adviser.
• Completion of additional FAIS requirements will be advantageous.

Skills

Consultative Selling

Customer Feedback Management

Customer Service

Identifying Customer Needs

Oral Communications

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.

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