OMF Financial Consultant ( Kokstad Main) | Old Mutual

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Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : January 30, 2026

About the Role

The Financial Consultant drives high-RPM service excellence by managing retail financial data and ensuring 100% compliance with FAIS and national credit regulations. Utilizing Salesforce for client lifecycle management and specialized risk assessment platforms, the consultant mitigates operational risk in lending and investment. Their expertise leverages data-driven diagnostics to optimize client wealth and ensures the commercial success of the regional advisory hub.

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

Customer Service

  • Carry out standard customer service activities and handle simple customer inquiries.

Solutions Analysis

  • Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.

Receiving Visitors

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

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data

  • Ensure that basic customer details held in the system are accurate, and make notes of follow-up actions that have been promised, together with notes of actions taken during each sales call.

Customer Needs Clarification

  • Interview the customer, following a multilevel sales script, to clarify the customer’s requirements.

Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting

  • Make calls (by telephone or in person) to allocated potential customers to develop relationships. Provide a first point of contact for resolving customer queries and complaints.

Operational Compliance

  • Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.

Business Development

  • Carry out routine business development support tasks and assist others by following established procedures.

Sales Opportunities Creation

  • Identify potential customers by obtaining information, referrals, and recommendations from existing customers.

Data Exploration

  • Select appropriate data from information provided by others and input that data into spreadsheets or standard formats.

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.

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

  • Matriculation Certificate (Matric)

Closing Date

  • 30 December 2025

Career Growth & Education

A relevant NQF 6 qualification in Finance or Commerce is mandatory, alongside the RE5 regulatory examination certificate. Professionals can advance to Senior Consultant or Branch Manager roles by mastering digital wealth management tools and retail banking operations. Participating in professional development workshops and obtaining advanced certifications in debt counseling provides a pathway to senior roles in the global financial sector.

Salary & Financial Insight

Estimated monthly earnings range from R14,500 to R32,500, significantly driven by performance-linked commission and bonuses. Strategic financial planning should involve a focus on building a robust retirement strategy and maintaining comprehensive life insurance to secure a stable financial future.

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