FNB Community Advisor DHA

FirstRand Bank Limited; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking a customer advisor to deliver a proactive, service-focused experience in a 12-month hourly contract. You will guide clients toward digital/self-service options, propose suitable banking solutions, and ensure adherence to policies. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and the ability to identify sales opportunities while supporting local customer needs and brand promises.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualification: NQF Level 5 Certificate in Banking, Business Administration, Customer Service, or related FAIS-recognised field.
• 1-3 years in customer-facing environments within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience with tailored product solutions.
• Educate customers on banking platforms and self-service options.
• Communicate processes clearly and ensure policy compliance.
• Identify sales opportunities and support portfolio growth.

Skills

Communication

Relationship bygging

Digital & Self-Service

Sales opportunities

Accuracy & discipline

Time management

Education

NQF Level 5 Banking/Business/Customer Service (FAIS)

Job description

About the role

Job Description To deliver an exceptional and efficient customer experience by proactively understanding customer needs, providing tailored product solutions, and directing customers to the most suitable service channels (including eChannels and self-service). Ensure all interactions align with established policies, processes, and service standards. Hello Future FNB Community Advisor DHA Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We strive to be a trusted partner helping to create a better world by providing an innovative, contextual, and integrated financial solutions. As part of our team in FNB Points of Presence (POP), you will be surrounded by unique talents, and an inclusive environment which value our differences and that lives up to the promise of being deeply invested. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where you can become the best version of yourself.

Contract details

Please note that this is a 12-Month Hourly Rate Contract (Department of Home Affairs Initiative)

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Provide a positive customer experience by being helpful and sensitive to customer transactional needs and expectations.
• Effectively communicate with clients and have the ability to explain processes and requirements in a simple manner.
• Ensure compliance with rules and processes and has attention to detail.
• Educate customers to the correct Banking platform aligned with their needs.
• Connect with our customers by living up to our brand promise of “how can we help you?” at all times.
• Analyse customer data and recommend tailored solutions.
• Achieve sales results by providing contextual and integrated financial solutions to customers.
• Conduct yourself in an ethical manner.
• Takes accountability for own performance, personal and career development.
• Show empathy with customers.
• Stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge.
• Maximize channel optimisation opportunities identified aligned to customer needs Ensure activities support cost containment and reduction
• Always comply with procedures and processes contained in the relevant business guidelines and understand the risk associated with decisions
• Fulfilling transactions above the benchmark set and providing an exceptional customer experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferred Qualification: NQF Level 5 Certificate in Banking, Business Administration, Customer Service, or related fields recognized by FAIS
• 1-3 years of experience in customer-facing environments, service delivery, or client support within financial services

Ideal candidate skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and an ability to engage diverse customer needs
• Confidence in guiding customers toward digital and Self-Service solutions
• Ability to identify sales opportunities and support portfolio growth
• High levels of accuracy, discipline, and adherence to process
• Strong organising, planning, and time‑management capability
• Commitment to delivering consistent, exceptional service

Benefits

• Opportunities to build relationships as part of a dynamic team.
• A challenging working environment
• Personal and professional growth
• Opportunities to have an impact in a local market as a brand ambassador.

Match criteria

• Customer Centric.
• Enjoy solving problems.
• Persuasive selling skills
• Able to understand rules in a regulated environment.
• Agile and Flexible
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a results-driven attitude with a passion for exceeding targets.
• Have excellent Organisational skills and attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan.

The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfil this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Closing date

Note Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 10/10/26

Company overview

FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group’s purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.