Franchise Principle | Financial Director

The Placement Specialist; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is expanding and seeking high-performing professionals to join their leadership team as a Franchise Principal or Financial Director. The roles involve recruiting and managing financial advisors, driving growth, and providing operational guidance within the affluent market. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced leaders ready to build a sustainable income model and mentor others toward success.

Benefits

Full back-office and operational support

Attractive commission and override structure

Autonomy to lead your own team or franchise

Access to tools, systems, and training

Qualifications

• Essential RE5 certification and relevant management experience.
• Experience managing agents/brokers in the financial sector.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, and lead a team of Financial Advisors or Brokers.
• Drive business growth and oversee regional performance.
• Provide strategic leadership and compliance oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

People Development

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

RE5 Certification

120 FAIS Credits

Job description

We are expanding nationwide and seeking high-performing professionals to join our leadership team as either a Franchise Principal or Financial Director.

If you have a strong background in managing financial advisors or brokers and are passionate about building sustainable income models within the affluent market, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, manage, and lead a team of Financial Advisors or Brokers
• Drive business growth and oversee regional performance
• Provide strategic leadership, operational guidance, and compliance oversight
• Support client acquisition, development, and retention initiatives
• Build your own practice while mentoring others toward success

Minimum Requirements:

️ Matric (Grade 12)

️ RE5 certification (essential)

️ 120 FAIS credits (as required by regulation)

️ Relevant management experience managing agents/brokers

️ Strong leadership, people development, and strategic thinking skills

What We Offer:

• Full back-office and operational support
• Attractive commission and override structure
• Autonomy to lead your own team or franchise
• National reach with a reputable, growth-focused brand
• Access to tools, systems, and training to scale your business

Ready to lead? Apply today to explore whether a Franchise Principal or Financial Director track is right for you. We're building a national network of leaders—be part of it: https://book.the-placement-specialist.co.za/submitCV