Development Coach

Old Mutual; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual seeks a Development Coach to join their Personal Financial Advice Team. This role focuses on enhancing the coaching experience for new financial advisers, ensuring they have the skills and support needed for success. With a blend of in-person and remote engagements, you'll help shape the future of financial advice while making a tangible impact on advisers' performance and community wellness.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Regional travel

Part of a 180-year legacy

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial services, preferably in coaching or enablement.
• Relevant degree in Business, Finance, Coaching, or similar.
• Deep understanding of sales and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coach new advisers in the field for long-term success.
• Equip advisers with skills for their first 24 months.
• Work with Business Managers to align coaching objectives.

Skills

Building Trust

Change Management

Customer Focus

Consultative Selling

Commercial Acumen

Client Needs Assessments

Customer Service

Sales Software

Strengthening Customer Relationships

Direct Selling

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate

Job description

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Join Old Mutual’s Personal Financial Advice Team as a Development Coach – Shape the Future of Financial Advice!

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Join Old Mutual’s Personal Financial Advice Team as a Development Coach – Shape the Future of Financial Advice!

Are you a high-energy coach who thrives in the real world, not the classroom? Do you believe in hands-on guidance, not theory? If yes, Old Mutual’s Personal Finance Advice (PFA) team wants you!

We’re looking for Development Coaches who are passionate about execution, coaching, and making a tangible impact in the lives of new financial advisers.

What You’ll Do:

• Coach, don’t just train – Guide new advisers in the field, reinforcing habits and behaviours that lead to long-term success.
• Drive performance from Day 1 – Equip advisers with the skills, discipline, and mindset to thrive in their first 24 months.
• Partner for success – Work hand-in-hand with Business Managers to align coaching with real business goals.
• Leverage tech, stay human – Help advisers integrate digital tools while building trust through personal, high-touch engagement.
• Travel + virtual – Deliver consistent, high-impact coaching across regions via in-person and remote methods.

What You Bring:

5+ years in financial services, preferably in coaching, enablement, or field execution
A relevant degree or diploma (Business, Finance, Coaching, or similar)
Deep understanding of sales, compliance, and what drives adviser success
Proven ability to coach for behaviour change in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Tech-savvy with a human-first coaching style

Why Join Us?

Shape the next generation of financial advisers
Make a real impact on adviser performance and community financial wellness
Operate nationally with flexible, remote working and regional travel
Be part of a 180-year legacy while driving modern, high-performance coaching

If you’re ready to lead from the front and help build a new breed of client-centric, digitally enabled financial advisers, apply now.

Old Mutual – #CoachingThatCounts #ExecutionExcellence #GrowWithUs

Skills

Building Trust, Change Management, Client Needs Assessments, Commercial Acumen, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Executing Plans, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Software, Strengthening Customer Relationships, Upselling

Competencies

Builds Effective TeamsBuilds NetworksBusiness InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDrives ResultsEnsures Accountability

Education

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

Closing Date

25 June 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!

About the company

Old Mutual Limited is a pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group.

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