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  • Associate Financial Advisor (New Entrant) (EPT) (Durban) at Old Mutual

    Aspires to be a Financial Advisor

    We are looking for self-motivated and dynamic individuals who have a passionate entrepreneurial spirit to join one of Africa's leading insurance companies.
    The role at a glance is about championing our valued customers to achieve their lifetime goals by identifying their financial needs, providing sound financial advice, recommending and implementing "fit for purpose" financial plans and solutions.

    Skills

    Building Trust, Consultative Selling, Customer Feedback Management, 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
    Decision Quality
    Ensures Accountability

    Education

    NQF Level 5 – Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

    Closing Date

    29 April 2025 , 23:59

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  • MFC Sales Agent (Pietermaritzburg) at Old Mutual April, 2025

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  • Senior Underwriter at Old Mutual April, 2025

    Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries.

    Job Description

    Role Desciption

    • Use your specialist technical knowledge (medical or financial) to assess risk for business and/or specific products (Underwriter – inclusive of Financial Risk assessment, Age Assessment, Health Risk (Anti Selection Risk) based on size and cover, governance assessment, Quality management all done within the underwriting guidelines and product rules. Determine, selects and accept risk and/or liability on behalf of the organisation (either medical or financial). Evaluate proposals and medical / financial evidence against business rules and practices. Exercises discretion in decision making within standardised practice.

    • Provide a seamless, proactive and interactive personalised service experience to a panel of financial planners. Build relationships with distribution channel colleagues and key stakeholders in the business, whilst ensuring that your Underwriting decisions are optimal.

    Role Requirements

    • Five years Life Underwriting experience is essential.

    • Matric essential.

    • Understanding of anatomy & physiology at Grade 12 level will be advantageous.

    • Completion of a financially / medically aligned degree, e.g. Nursing, BCOM, BSC or a three (3) year related diploma would be a distinct advantage.

    • Must have experience in the Financial Service Industry.

    • PC proficiency in MS Office i.e. Word, Excel etc.

    • Attention to detail.

    • Strong planning, organising and time-management skills.

    • Ability to work under pressure whilst still maintaining a professional image.

    • Well developed problem solving and decision-making skills.

    • Strong team player.

    • Well-developed written & verbal communication skills. Preference will be given to bilingual candidates (English and Afrikaans or an African language).

    • The successful incumbent will be expected to work overtime and shifts where necessary

    • Reviews risk submissions from clients, agents, and referrals, and underwrites insurance requests within guidelines of the underwriting manual and authority limits. Applies underwriting and risk-selection techniques to determine acceptability of new and renewal insurance risks.

    Responsibilities

    Underwriting Insurance Cases 

    • Review new business and renewal proposals to ensure acceptability and completeness of underwriting and rating information, providing price quotations for underwriters and referring unusual or complex cases to senior colleagues.

    Underwriting Automation

    • Carry out allocated research and analysis to support the development, validation, and improvement of automated underwriting processes and systems.

    Organizational Risk Management

    • Keep track of risk parameters, identifying any deviations and reporting them to more senior colleagues. Involves working within established risk management systems.

    Regulatory and Compliance Management

    • Investigate standard incidents using current regulatory and compliance processes, systems, and procedures, and take action to solve immediate compliance issues. Advise more senior colleagues on more complex problems.

    External Communications

    • Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.

    Recommendations

    • Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents.

    Document Preparation

    • Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

    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.

    Personal Capability Building

    • Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

    Skills

    • Action Planning, Compliance Software, Computer Literacy, Crisis Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Regulatory Compliance Management, Risk Management, Underwriting Management

    Competencies

    • Action Oriented

    • Business Insight

    • Collaborates

    • Communicates Effectively

    • Decision Quality

    • Ensures Accountability

    • Financial Acumen

    • Instills Trust

    Education

    • NQF Level 5 – Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

    Closing Date

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  • MFC Sales agent (FM Retail) (Cape Town) at Old Mutual April, 2025

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  • Life Sales Consultant at Old Mutual April, 2025

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  • Software Engineer at Old Mutual April, 2025

    Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries.

    Job Description

    • As an experienced member of Old Mutual’s team, the incumbent will take a leadership role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior and intermediate developers.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Full-Stack Development: Support the designing of end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience.

    • Front-End Development: Create responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate closely with the design team to maintain a seamless and visually appealing user experience.

    • Back-End Development: Proficient server-side development, including the selection and use of programming languages and frameworks like Node.js, Python, Ruby, Django, etc.

    • Database Management: Design, optimize, and develop database schemas, queries, and interactions using relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

    • Web Application Frameworks: Utilize specific web application frameworks and libraries to streamline development processes, enhance application functionality, and provide technical leadership.

    • Architecture and System Design: Play a role in supporting architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions.

    • Version Control: Lead codebase management using Git or other version control systems, establishing best practices for code collaboration and version tracking.

    • Testing and Debugging: Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability.

    • API Integration: Work on integrating APIs and third-party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.

    • DevOps and Deployment: Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimize application deployment and scaling.

    • Mentoring and Collaboration: Mentor and collaborate with junior and intermediate developers, contributing to team growth, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

    • 5+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects.

    • Expertise in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

    • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby) and expertise in web application frameworks.

    • In-depth knowledge of database systems, including design, optimization, and complex query writing.

    • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on optimizing application performance.

    • Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

    • Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.

    • Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

    • Previous mentorship experience within a development team

    • Design, code, develop, test and implement integration and supporting application development components and systems. Perform business analysis and software analysis. May coordinate projects and perform system maintenance activities. 

    • OML roles mapped to this profile are: CICD and Platform Engineer, Intermediate Platform Engineer, API Software Engineer, Platform Engineer – LVL 3

    • Software Engineer, ServiceNow Platform Engineer, Intermediate Software Engineer 

    • Software Engineer – API, Software Engineer – Intermediate Web Developer, Specialist: Network and Voice, Software Infrastructure Specialist, Lead Analyst Programmer, OMF IT Analyst Programmer, TIA Oracle Developer and Senior Front End Developer.

    Responsibilities

    Application Software Development

    • Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.

    Applications Software Maintenance

    • Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

    Design and Conceptualization

    • Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.

    Technical Developments Recommendation

    • Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.

    Application Software Road Map

    • Contribute to and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

    Faults Diagnosis and Correction

    • Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly. 

    Documentation

    • Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

    Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance

    • Design and perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

    Operational Compliance

    • Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.

    Information Security

    • Implement required security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption, and provide input on their design, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.

    Horizon Scanning

    • Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.

    Data Collection and Analysis

    • Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

    Analysis of “As Is” and “To Be”

    • Document “as is” and “to be” processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the “to be” capability to record accurately the change required.

    Technical Database Support

    • Design distribution of basic database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database applications for optimum performance.

    Skills

    • Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development

    Competencies

    • Business Insight

    • Collaborates

    • Communicates Effectively

    • Courage

    • Cultivates Innovation

    • Decision Quality

    • Drives Results

    • Ensures Accountability

    Education

    • NQF Level 7 – Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

    Closing Date

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  • MFC Sales Agent (Mtubatuba) at Old Mutual April, 2025

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  • OMF Financial Consultant (OMF Vereeniging) at Old Mutual April, 2025

    Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries.

    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

    • NQF Level 5 – Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

    Closing Date

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  • Operations Accountant at FEM

    To be considered for this role, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with at least 3 – 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in payroll or wage-related accounting.
    The ideal candidate should have experience in payroll processing, reconciliations, financial reporting and compliance, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and a solid understanding of general ledger accounting and internal controls are essential.
    Preference will be given to candidates with professional certifications such as CIMA, SAICA, or ACCA. A strong understanding of COIDA regulations, financial reporting processes, and internal control frameworks will be highly advantageous. Experience with financial systems, automation, and process improvements will also be beneficial.
    If you have a strong background in operational finance, payroll accounting, and regulatory compliance, and are passionate about maintaining accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, we encourage you to apply.

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  • Registry Administrator at FEM

    Applicants must have successfully completed matric, possess a minimum of one year's relevant work experience, and demonstrate a strong track record of excellent performance.
    Experience in data capturing or general administration is required.
    Additionally, an NQFL5 qualification, diploma, or related credentials in Office Administration and/or Data Capturing would be advantageous.
    Good functional literacy in English, excellent organisational skills, good communication skills, email etiquette, high professional standards, reliability and resilience complete our requirements.

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