District Manager - Mthatha Central Life Office (Eastern Cape)

AVBOB South Africa; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established insurance company is seeking a District Manager for the Mthatha Central Life Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of sales representatives, ensuring compliance with legislation, and meeting sales targets. Candidates must have at least three years of experience in marketing life assurance and hold a Grade 12 qualification along with the RE5 certificate. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in the marketing of life assurance for at least three years.
• Experience in sales, retail, or business development roles.
• Compliance with FAIS legislation for registration as fit and proper individuals.

Responsibilities

• Recruit high-quality representatives in a timely manner.
• Ensure appointed representatives receive adequate training.
• Manage a team of insurance representatives effectively.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation.
• Develop and expand markets for insurance products.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Customer service

Risk management

Education

Grade 12

RE5 certificate

FAIS recognized qualification

Job description

Job title: District Manager - Mthatha Central Life Office (Eastern Cape)

Job Location: Eastern Cape, Mthatha

Deadline: January 11, 2026

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Description

We are searching for an individual with solid experience in managing sales teams to join the Mthatha Central Life office. You will be responsible for driving performance of a team of sales representatives and ensuring that business objectives are met.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package. You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Your Responsibilities will Include :

• Recruit high quality representatives timeously and accurately
• Ensure that appointed representatives are adequately trained
• Manage a team of insurance representatives optimally
• Ensure that the set insurance sales targets are reached
• Ensure and monitor compliance with respect to FAIS / FICA / LTIA and all other relevant legislation
• Risk management
• Develop and expand markets

Requirements

• Grade 12
• A suitable industry entry qualification within the requirements of the Financial Services Board
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals
• Clear ITC
• Clear criminal record
• RE5 certificate
• RE1 will be an advantage
• Drivers’ license, own reliable transport and cell phone
• Proven success in the Marketing of Life Assurance for at least three years
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs

Applicants who entered the industry as follows :

• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 - 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognised qualification