KZN Experienced Financial Adviser (Commission-Based) – FAIS Fit & Proper

1075 Absa Ins & Fin Advise(Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Leading products

Admin support

Training

Autonomy

Growth potential

Job summary

Absa is seeking a high-performing Financial Adviser (FAIS Fit & Proper) to maximize earnings through a commission-driven model in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in advisory roles, a strong client base, and a proven sales track record, with RE5 certification and reliable transport to service clients.

Qualifications

• Fully FAIS Fit & Proper compliant (non-negotiable).
• RE5 certification is essential.
• 3–5+ years’ experience as a Financial Adviser or similar advisory role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Own reliable transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, holistic financial planning and advisory services
• Manage and grow an existing client portfolio
• Proactively source and convert new business opportunities
• Deliver tailored investment, risk, and insurance solutions
• Maintain long-term client relationships through exceptional service
• Ensure full compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements

Skills

FAIS Fit & Proper

RE5 Certification

Sales & Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation & Closing

Communication Skills

Education

FETC: Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Belonging at Absa Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.

Job Summary

We are looking for a high-performing, experienced Financial Adviser who is FAIS Fit & Proper compliant to join our dynamic and results-driven environment. This role is designed for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in financial services, who is ready to maximise earnings through a fully commission-driven model

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert, holistic financial planning and advisory services
• Manage and grow an existing client portfolio (if applicable)
• Proactively source and convert new business opportunities
• Deliver tailored investment, risk, and insurance solutions
• Maintain long-term client relationships through exceptional service
• Ensure full compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements
• Stay informed on market trends and product developments

Minimum Requirements

• Fully FAIS Fit & Proper compliant (non-negotiable)
• RE5 certification (essential)
• Minimum 3–5+ years’ experience as a Financial Adviser or in a similar advisory role
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Established client base (advantageous)
• Strong business development and networking capability
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• Own reliable transport

What We Offer

• Uncapped commission structure with high earning potential
• Access to leading financial products and solutions
• Administrative and advisory support
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Autonomy and flexibility to manage your practice
• Opportunity to scale and build a sustainable advisory business

Ideal Candidate

You are a driven, entrepreneurial professional with a passion for client success, a strong sales mindset, and the ability to thrive in a performance-based environment. You’re looking for a platform that rewards your expertise, effort, and ambition.

Education

• Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

At Absa, our story is not a single narrative. It’s thousands of individual journeys unfolding across Africa and beyond.

From colleagues serving customers in local communities to teams shaping financial solutions across borders, Absa is built on people who bring their lived experiences, ambitions and perspectives into the workplace every day.

Whether you’re starting your career, a seasoned leader or somewhere in between, your contribution is seen, valued and connected to something bigger.

Our presence across Africa – which spans personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, and insurance – exists because of the people who show up in their roles with purpose.

Across Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, our colleagues are shaping what Absa becomes in each market.

Beyond the continent, teams in global offices and a technology hub support and extend the stories that prove that African talent can lead, influence and innovate on the global stage.

At Absa, your story matters because progress is driven by human experience, not hierarchy.

When people are enabled to bring their whole selves to work, they don’t just build careers. They help shape the future of Africa’s financial services landscape.