Advancing Financial Adviser (Port Shepstone/ Kokstad/ Harding/ Umzimkhulu/ Mt Frere)

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd

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Kokstad Shelly Beach Until 8/29/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 30, 2026 Last posted June 30, 2026
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.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of Matric or equivalent
  • A minimum 12 months’ financial services experience as a Financial Adviser
  • A minimum of Long-term Insurance Class of Business completion.
  • Completion of additional FAIS requirements such as Investments Class of Business, the Regulatory Examination 5 (RE5), an FSCA-approved qualification will be advantageous.

Other requirements

  • A valid driver’s licence and own car
  • A clear criminal and credit check
  • Proven computer literacy
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Sound planning and organising abilities
  • Ability to collate, analyse and synthesise information
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Sound business acumen
  • Grit, resilience and tenacity
  • Excellent listening skills with the ability to translate customer engagements into sales.

Skills

Consultative Selling, Customer Feedback Management, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Oral Communications, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer Relationships

Competencies

Balances Stakeholders

Builds Networks

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Ensures Accountability

Instills Trust

Interpersonal Savvy

Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 4 - Grade 12, School leaving Certificate, National or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

30 August 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.

The Old Mutual Story!

About this role

Summary

Provide financial advice, develop customer relationships, assess needs, and promote financial products.

Job title

Advancing Financial Adviser

Experience level

12+ months

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Kokstad, Shelly Beach, Mount Frere, Umzimkhulu, Port Shepstone; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

consultative sellingcustomer feedback managementcustomer serviceevaluating informationidentifying customer needssales data managementsales softwarestrategic sellingcommunication

Preferred skills

customer understandingprobing questionsqualifying prospectsstrengthening customer relationships

Specializations

financial advisingcustomer servicesalesinsuranceconsultative selling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kokstad, South Africa

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Shelly Beach NSW 2261, Australia

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KwaBhaca, 5090, South Africa

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Umzimkulu, 3297, South Africa

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Port Shepstone, South Africa

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