Franchise Principal

CodeConnect Staffing; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking experienced Franchise Principals across South Africa to lead Life Insurance Advisory and Financial Planning services within a national franchise network. You will recruit, grow, and lead high-performing advisory teams, build personal client portfolios, and drive franchise growth with strong leadership and compliance.

The role requires extensive recruitment experience, leadership track record, and full FAIS compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Life Insurance Advisory and Financial Planning.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership or management experience.
• Proven recruitment of Financial Advisors is non-negotiable.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Must meet FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and manage Financial Advisors.
• Drive franchise growth and advisor productivity.
• Build and manage a personal client portfolio.
• Mentor and coach Financial Advisors.
• Lead and implement sales and performance management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements.
• Build strategic referral networks and partnerships.
• Lead a high-performance advisory environment.

Skills

Life Insurance Advisory

Financial Planning

Franchise Leadership

Education

Matric / Grade 12

COB/DOFA compliance

Job description

Kwazulu Natal, South Africa | Posted on 06/25/2026

• Job Title: Franchise Principal – Life Insurance Advisory & Financial Planning
  
• Job Type:Commission-Based / Permanent
  
• Location:National Opportunities Across South Africa
  

Job Summary

A national financial services franchise network is seeking experienced Franchise Principals specialising in Life Insurance Advisory and Financial Planning.

This opportunity is ideal for entrepreneurial financial services leaders with strong recruitment capability, franchise management experience, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing advisory teams.

Successful candidates will be responsible for franchise growth, advisor recruitment, leadership, and personal production within the life insurance advisory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and manage Financial Advisors.
  
• Drive franchise growth and advisor productivity.
  
• Build and manage a personal client portfolio.
  
• Mentor and coach Financial Advisors.
  
• Implement sales and performance management strategies.
  
• Ensure compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements.
  
• Build strategic referral and business networks.
  
• Lead a high-performance advisory environment.

Requirements

• South African citizen.
  
• Matric / Grade 12.
  
• COB completed or DOFA compliant.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Life Insurance Advisory and Financial Planning.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership or management experience.
  
• Previous experience as a Franchise Principal, Branch Manager, Regional Manager, Provincial Manager, or similar role.
  
• Proven recruitment experience of Financial Advisors is non-negotiable.
  
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
  
• Must meet FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.
  

Remuneration

• Commission-based earning structure.
  
• Uncapped earning potential.
  
• Non-salaried entrepreneurial opportunity.