MFC Salaried Financial Adviser

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd is seeking a proactive Financial Adviser to deliver on customer needs within an allocated market. You will be accountable for maintaining superior service delivery, building strong client relationships, and delivering compliant, sound financial advice aligned with client goals.

The role requires formal in-house training, completion of regulatory exams, and accreditation with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required and FAIS compliance is expected.
• RE5 an advantage.
• A valid driver’s license and own car is required.
• Clear criminal and credit checks are required.
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience, preferably in financial services.
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality service to customers while identifying opportunities to secure new business or support retention.
• Process cases, deal with complex queries, and investigate and resolve customer problems.
• Analyze specific problems to find the best technical or professional solutions.
• Receive visitors and assist with information requests, referring complex matters to colleagues.
• Enter relevant information into the CRM system after each contact to support retention and business development.

Skills

Trust building

Consultative selling

Customer focus

Communication skills

Networking

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

NQF Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Sales Software

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Provides advice on a specific range of products to a specific allocated market and are individually accountable for achieving results through their own efforts.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Customer Service Provide a quality service to customers while identifying opportunities to secure new business or support retention. Responsibilities may include processing cases, dealing with complex queries, and investigating and resolving customer problems.

Solutions Analysis

Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.

Receiving Visitors

Receive visitors and assist with various requests for information, referring more complex matters to colleagues.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data Schedule

Follow-up actions and enter relevant information into the CRM system after each contact with a customer to create a call plan and to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities.

Customer Needs Clarification

Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting; tailor standard materials to make presentations to decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization; and ask relevant questions to gather information, to evaluate the customer's level of interest, and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.

Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting

Develop and implement a relationship management plan for potential customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.

Operational Compliance

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Business Development

Monitor and assess sales and market data for a specific geographic region that will assist management in identifying areas in the market where business can be developed.

Sales Opportunities Creation

Develop a personal network within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events. Obtain market intelligence and enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization, its products, and its services.

Data Exploration

Conduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.

Network of Influence

Demonstrate understanding of the value of networking by participating in and contributing to a network of people, technologies, and ideas both inside and outside the company.

What is a financial adviser?

Do you have what it takes to work for a leading financial services company? Then you may be what we are looking for. Whether you're are a graduate or a experienced professional trying to elevate your career, Old Mutual has something to offer you.

What is required of you?

A accredited financial adviser provides pro-active, on demand financial service and advice to customers within an allocated customer market. You will be accountable for maintaining superior service delivery to your customers, through building strong client relationships, and recommending sound advice that deliver financial solutions in line with the customer's financial goals, the customer value proposition and compliance frameworks. The role calls for formal in-house training, the completion of the prescribed Regulatory exams and accreditation with the Financial Services Regulatory authority and requires continuous professional development.

What do we need from you?

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• FAIS compliance
• RE5 an advantage
• A valid Driver's licence and your own car
• A clear criminal and credit check
• A minimum of 3 years working experience (preferably in sales)
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Personal Qualities

• Interacting with People
• Embracing Change
• Articulating Information
• Meeting Timescales
• Interpreting Information
• Developing Strategies and Producing Output
• Pursuing Goals
• Ability to convince and influence
• Seizing Opportunities

Skills

Building Trust, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Oral Communications, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer Relationships Competencies Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Builds Networks Collaborates Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Drives Results Ensures Accountability Education NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

What we can do for you!

Assist you in reaching your career goals and dreams by helping you grow, develop and build on your future aspirations through quality training and support to reach your potential. We lead with our values, which is at the heart of the great things we do. We champion our customers and employees. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion for mutually positive futures throughout our business clusters – Old Mutual Finance, Retail Mass Market, Old Mutual Invest and Personal Finance. The Group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Closing Date 30 October 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Old Mutual Story!

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.