Development Coach - Financial Advice (Remote/Travel)

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA); Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Regional travel

Job summary

Old Mutual’s Personal Financial Advice team is seeking a Development Coach to guide new advisers in the field, shaping their first 24 months and embedding best behaviours for long-term success. Based in Centurion, Johannesburg, the role blends hands-on coaching with real-world impact.

You’ll collaborate with Business Managers, use digital tools, travel regionally, and deliver remote coaching with high-touch engagement to drive adviser performance and financial wellness nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial services, coaching, enablement or field execution.
• Relevant degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Coaching, or similar.
• Proven ability to coach for behaviour change in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Building Trust

Change Management

Client Needs Assessments

Commercial Acumen

Consultative Selling

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Customer Understanding

Direct Selling

Executing Plans

Education

Business/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Old Mutual’s Personal Financial Advice team is seeking a Development Coach to guide new advisers in the field, shaping their first 24 months and embedding best behaviours for long-term success. Based in Centurion, Johannesburg, the role blends hands-on coaching with real-world impact.

You’ll collaborate with Business Managers, use digital tools, travel regionally, and deliver remote coaching with high-touch engagement to drive adviser performance and financial wellness nationwide.