Client Advisor

Cari; Oudtshoorn; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank is seeking a Client Advisor in Oudtshoorn to educate clients on self-service solutions and to resolve sales and service needs while delivering on business goals and market share. You will support clients through the sales process, assign the right financial solutions, and ensure high-quality service in every interaction.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma and 1–2 years in retail or banking client service or sales, with strong product knowledge and relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of Retail/Banking Client Service, Sales, or Relationship experience.
• Knowledge of Nedbank policies and procedures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client needs by offering the right service and solution.
• Build client trust through your expertise and experience.
• Educate clients on subscription and account servicing.
• Treat clients with respect and humility in all interactions.
• Help clients achieve their goals and grow financially.
• Own client requests end-to-end and route for alternatives if needed.
• Cross-sell and add value through product features and benefits.
• Document needs analysis and provide product solutions.
• Obtain referrals from existing clients and other units.
• Maintain client relationships by updating on progress and actions.

Skills

Product sales

Sales strategies

Product knowledge

Customer service principles

Customer relationship management

Education

Diploma

Job description

Job Requisition details

• Req: #
• Role: Client Advisor
• Area: Oudtshoorn
• Advert closing date: 06/11/2026
• Job Family
• Sales and Service
• Career Stream
• Sales
• Leadership Pipeline
• Manage Self: Technical (MST)
• FAIS Affected
• FAIS Affected - Yes

Job Purpose

Educate clients on the functionality of self-service digital solutions, whilst solving for their sales and service needs, in order to meet business goals and growing market share.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to client needs by offering the right service and solution.
• Build client trust by applying your expertise and experience to do good for your client.
• Educate clients and potential clients on how to subscribe and service their account.
• Treat clients with respect, build trust, show care and humility in all client interactions.
• Help clients achieve their goals and grow financially.
• Own the client request end to end and route for alternative intervention if not equipped to service the client.
• Entrench clients and deliver value through cross selling.
• Facilitate the sales process by informing clients of the product features and benefits.
• Document client needs analysis and provide corresponding product solutions.
• Obtain referrals from existing clients as well as leads from other business units.
• Build, maintain and retain client relationships by keeping clients informed of progress or action taken regarding their applications, queries, and requests.
• Educate clients on the use of, secure, alternative, cost effective, time saving and convenient self-service channels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide complete financial solutions for clients.
• Ensure great client experiences by making the client feel welcome, listened to, and owning and solving their financial problems.
• Ensure clients are onboarded in line with Nedbank's product strategy, policy, and procedure.
• Act with a client first mindset in all client engagements.

Nedbank Goals

• Contribute to the success of Nedbank through meeting your service excellence, teamwork and personal development goals whilst adhering to Nedbank security, operational and compliance procedures, and policies.
• Develop, retain, and grow the business by delivering against individual and team goals that support a positive client experience.
• Increase market share of primary clients by entrenching clients through Core+ needs discussions, salary and debit order switching as well as enrolling clients on the various digital platforms.
• Identify and resolve work obstacles and problems through participating in team meetings, sharing information and reviewing performance against targets and standards.
• Ensure all sales activities are completed to plan, progress reviewed, and corrective action taken.
• Support the achievement of the sales and service strategy objectives and values.
• Enable Nedbank's strategy of being financial experts who do good.
• Covert leads into sustainable business for Nedbank in a responsible manner.

Risk and Compliance

• Mitigate risks and meet legislative requirements (e.g. FICA, FAIS and Letter of Authority) by being accredited and updating and maintaining client information.
• Report suspicious transactions to the relevant department.
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters, communications, and training material.
• Manage risk by meeting technical, company standards, practices, and resource management (e.g. ultra-violet lights to identify false identity documents).
• Be a responsible employee by being compliant to Nedbank policies, controls, regulations, and banking legislation.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Diploma

Minimum Experience Level

• 1 - 2 years
• Retail/Banking Client Service, Sales, Relationship experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Product sales skills
• Sales Strategies
• Product Knowledge
• Customer service principlesNedbank policies and procedures
• Customer relationship management

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Customer Loyalty
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Sales Persuasion
• Technology Savvy
• Planning and Organizing
• Adaptability
• Applied Learning

the Nedbank Recruiting Team at [phone]