Advancing Financial Adviser (Pietermaritzburg/ Estcourt)

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA); Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Advancing Financial Adviser in Pietermaritzburg. You will provide personalized financial advice while building strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of a Matric qualification and relevant financial services experience. This role offers a competitive opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through prospecting and networking.
• Provide holistic financial advice tailored to customer needs.
• Conduct goal conversations and complete financial analyses.

Skills

Consultative Selling

Customer Service

Excellent Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate

Job description

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Key Role Deliverables

Personalised Financial Advice

• Generate leads through prospecting, networking and relationship-building.
• Meet with new customers to establish their financial goals
• Provide holistic financial advice in the best interests of the customer by following the 6-step financial planning process
• Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure long-term customer retention.

Holistic Financial Planning

Create comprehensive financial plans tailored to customers’ needs, including:

• Personal protection planning, including life cover, funeral cover, severe illness cover, etc.
• Saving for education and other goals
• Investing for retirement
• Planning at retirement
• Assist in developing investment strategies aligned with clients' risk tolerance and financial goals.
• Use appropriate advice tools to establish and record investment strategies aligned with customers’ risk tolerance and financial goals.
• Make appropriate use of referral models to meet needs for home-loans, short-term insurance, wills, medical schemes, etc.

Continuous Learning and Market Insights

• Comply with the processes and standards of Personal Financial Advice as well as relevant financial services legislation (FAIS).
• Conduct a goal conversation and complete an analysis before recommending a solution
• Complete the necessary learning, both initially and ongoing, to service the needs of customers by using the tools and product solutions available in the Personal Finance segment
• Maintain awareness of changes in the economic, political, and regulatory environment.

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 StakeholdersBuilds NetworksCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustInterpersonal SavvyManages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

30 August 2025 , 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!

WHY PFA IS THE BEST

FIND FINANCIAL FREEDOM WITH PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVICE

Personal Financial Advice (PFA) is the biggest distribution channel in Old Mutual and has more than 2 500 advisers that span the length and breadth of South Africa.

PFA not only facilitates a bolder financial future, but empowers you and your practice with the tools and confidence to provide exceptional advice and quality service to your customers.

Our advisers define their own destinies, forging an entirely unique, exciting career path along the way. Whether you’re a recent graduate on your way up, or an established financial adviser looking for a new challenge to give you that competitive edge, we’ll meet you where you are now, then equip you with the world-class tools and support you need to take your career to unparalleled new heights.

As part of our PFA family, you’ll have the opportunity to build from an unmatched foundation of established, multinational, and diverse financial services, which puts our people at the heart of everything we do.