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Old MutualOld Mutual·Financial Services

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About the role

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

This is a Centurion based Sales/Business Management role in Personal Financial Advice, Gauteng, that requires you to manage a team of new and vested Financial Advisors. This role is undertaken to recruit, support, and develop the Advisors to build successful practices and generate compliant advice-based sales. This role also contributes to the overall management/leadership of the branch by serving as a member of the Area MANCO.

Key Result Areas:

  • People Management:  Recruitment and Selection of financial advisers; development & coaching of advisers & performance management (building and sustaining a productive team)
  • Sales Management:  Strategy and business plan execution and evaluation; drive, monitor and report sales, practice management, compliance, and risk management
  • Financial Management:  Apply business acumen to financial decision; undertake budget/expense
  • Managing the existing business processes (i.e. conservation, outstanding business, financing, administration, and client care).

Qualifications and Experience required:

  • Matric or equivalent
  • Must be FAIS compliant with a certificate in Financial Planning or an equivalent qualification with 120 relevant credits at a minimum NQF level 5.
  • Must have passed RE 5 level 1.
  • Previous experience as a Sales Manager is preferable.
  • Be accredited on all products that PFA distributes as well as accreditation on other optional products.
  • Preferably 24 month’s service as a Financial Advisor.
  • Have strong administrative capabilities.
  • Should be comfortable in applying the sales process.
  • Should be able to apply the six-step financial process.
  • Having difficult conversations and being assertive.
  • Coaching of others

Competencies

·        Strategic

·        Innovation

·        Customer First

·        Leading with influence

·        Collaboration (Relating)

·        Decision Making

·        Execution

·        Personal Mastery

  Technical /Business Competencies

Critical Skills and qualities

·        Coaching/training/development

·        People/performance management

·        Planning, organising and monitoring

·        Analytical thinker

·        Interpersonal/communication

·        Goal setting and execution

·        Sales and marketing focused

·        Able to motivate and inspire

Business and financial acumen

Skills

Competencies

Builds Effective Teams

Builds Networks

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Education

Closing Date

01 April 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!

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Aplyr's read

Old Mutual is a leading South African financial services provider, attracting professionals in insurance, investment, and banking to drive comprehensive financial solutions.

Synthesized from recent postings & public sources

What's promising

  • Old Mutual has a strong presence in the African financial services market.
  • The company offers diverse career opportunities across various financial disciplines.
  • Old Mutual invests in technology and innovation, enhancing financial solutions.

What to watch

  • The company faces intense competition from other financial service providers.
  • Economic volatility in South Africa can impact business performance.
  • Regulatory changes in the financial sector may pose compliance challenges.

Why Old Mutual

  • Old Mutual has a long-standing history since 1845, offering stability.
  • It provides a comprehensive range of financial services under one brand.
  • Old Mutual's commitment to community development is integral to its operations.

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About Old Mutual

Old Mutual Limited is a South African-based financial services group that offers a wide range of financial solutions including insurance, investment, and banking services.

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