General Manager (Senior Financial Advisor) - Employee Benefits

The Recruitment Council; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a senior employee benefits manager to oversee client relationships and drive business development. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of industry experience and relevant qualifications. This role requires strong leadership and a strategic mindset, with responsibilities including client management and expansion of a national client base. Competitive salary and performance bonuses offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Strong support structures within the group

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the employee benefits industry.
• Ability to operate at a senior level within financial services.
• Ability to leverage group synergies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and service existing employee benefit clients.
• Secure new clients through referrals and expand the client base.
• Provide leadership and strategic input to the employee benefits division.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Strategic mindset

Education

Relevant qualifications under FAIS

Job description

Overview

Location: Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa (National travel required)

This is a senior role for an individual with a proven track record in the employee benefits space. The successful candidate will manage and service existing employee benefit clients, secure new clients through referrals from affiliate companies, and help expand a national client base. The role also involves providing leadership and strategic input to the employee benefits division and national travel to engage with clients and affiliates.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the employee benefits industry.
• Relevant qualifications as required under FAIS.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• A proven ability to operate at a senior level within financial services.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to leverage group synergies.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive basic salary (above market-related), plus commissions and performance-based bonuses.
• The opportunity to build and grow a division within a well-established national group.
• Strong support structures and networks through the broader group.

If you have the experience, drive, and vision to lead in this space, we'd love to hear from you.