Portfolio Manager

Sanlam; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in Durban seeks an experienced professional to manage client investment portfolios. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in investment management, a relevant postgraduate degree, and strong knowledge of the private client industry. If you possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrive in a high-energy environment, this role offers great potential for career growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive wealth management solutions

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in investment management.
• Knowledge and experience in management of equities and multi-asset class portfolios.
• Understanding of the FAIS Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage client investment portfolios.
• Build an asset base and develop business.
• Monitor individual portfolios and handle market movements.

Skills

Knowledge of the Private Client industry

Offshore trading knowledge

Stockbroking

Fully bilingual

Strong numerical orientation

Results orientation / self-starter

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post graduate degree (B.Sc., B.Com. or B.Bus.Sc.)

Relevant Regulatory exam qualification RE 5 applicable to CAT II

Studying towards a relevant post graduate qualification (CFA, CFP, FRM)

Job description

Who are we?

Sanlam Private Wealth crafts customised investment portfolios for high net worth private clients, charitable institutions, trusts and corporate entities.

With assets under management and administration of more than R240 billion, we offer a comprehensive and integrated suite of wealth management solutions. These include equity, retirement and offshore investment portfolios, fiduciary and tax services, an equity‑backed finance offering, a global stockbroking service and derivatives trading.

At Sanlam Private Wealth, our clients are at the core of everything we do. For this reason, we employ people with passion – individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high‑energy environment.

Sanlam Private Wealth is part of the Sanlam Investment Group – the largest, most diversified investment firm in South Africa, with a growing footprint on the African continent and in India.

What will you do?

• Manage client investment portfolios
• Portfolio construction
• Build an asset base / business development
• Maintain client relationships
• Align individual client portfolios with model portfolios
• Monitor individual portfolios and dealing with market movements and research
• Obtain client instructions with regards to corporate actions, dividends etc.
• Completion of new client mandates

What will make you successful in this role?

• Knowledge of the Private Client industry
• Offshore trading knowledge
• Stockbrocking

Qualification and experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the investment management industry (preferably with an established client base)
• Knowledge and experience in the management of equities, multi‑asset class portfolios, portfolio construction and understanding trade‑offs in risk and return
• Post graduate degree (B.Sc., B.Com. or B.Bus.Sc.)
• Relevant Regulatory exam qualification RE 5 applicable to CAT II
• Understanding and knowledge of the FAIS Act.
• Studying towards a relevant post graduate qualification would be advantageous (CFA, CFP, FRM)

Knowledge and skills

• Fully bilingual
• The ability to set and maintain high work standards
• Previous related experience, preferably within wealth management or stockbroking
• Results orientation / self‑starter
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• An understanding of the financial markets
• Integrity in conducting all business activities
• The ability to promote the organization & self

Personal qualities

• Strong numerical orientation
• Highly organized with a high level of customer focus
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Critical and analytical capability
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Pro‑Active approach to work, clients, problem solving
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Assertive
• Passionate ownership for results

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its business clusters – Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Mi‑way, as well as the Group Office – the Sanlam Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

• To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before 12 December 2025
• Please note that if you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity, and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.