Aspiring Financial Advisor (Mthatha and Surrounds)

Old Mutual Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited is seeking self-motivated individuals to champion customers’ lifetime financial goals by identifying needs, providing sound financial advice, and recommending fit-for-purpose plans. The role emphasizes building trust, consultative selling, and strengthening customer relationships.

Ideal candidates will leverage strong communication, uncover sales opportunities, and manage customer data to drive growth in Africa’s leading insurance company.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 4 or equivalent educational certification.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities.
• Proven consultative selling capabilities.

Skills

Building Trust

Consultative Selling

Customer Feedback Management

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Customer Understanding

Direct Selling

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Oral Communications

Probing Questions

Qualifying Prospects

Sales Data Management

Sales Software

Strategic Selling

Strengthening Customer Relationships

Education

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

Tools

Sales Software

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. Aspires to be a Financial Advisor We are looking for self-motivated and dynamic individuals who have a passionate entrepreneurial spirit to join one of Africa's leading insurance companies. The role at a glance is about championing our valued customers to achieve their lifetime goals by identifying their financial needs, providing sound financial advice, recommending and implementing "fit for purpose" financial plans and solutions.

Skills

• Building Trust
• Consultative Selling
• Customer Feedback Management
• Customer-Focused
• Customer Service
• Customer Understanding
• Direct Selling
• Identifying Sales Opportunities
• Oral Communications
• Probing Questions
• Qualifying Prospects
• Sales Data Management
• Sales Software
• Strategic Selling
• Strengthening Customer Relationships

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Balances Stakeholders
• Builds Networks
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability

Education

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

Closing Date

30 October 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!

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.