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.

To deliver end-to-end recruitment for Financial Advisor roles (Direct FA, Advancing FA, Academy / Aspiring FA), ensuring a high-quality, compliant, and efficient hiring process aligned to business targets and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment Delivery

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle:
• Requisition intake → sourcing → screening → interviews → offer → onboarding
• Deliver against high-volume FA hiring targets and intake cycles
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for continuous FA demand

2. Candidate Sourcing & Attraction

• Source candidates across:
• Financial services networks (independent brokers, tied agents, FA academies)
• LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and competitor mapping
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for:
• Experienced Financial Advisors (production track record)
• Aspiring / entry-level Financial Advisors (academy model)

3. Screening & Assessment

• Conduct detailed screening aligned to FA requirements, including:
• Financial services experience (FAIS environment)
• Production and earnings validation (e.g., payslips, book size, AUM)
• Regulatory fit (RE qualifications, CPD readiness)
• Assess candidate suitability across:
• Sales capability
• Client engagement skills
• Compliance and governance mindset

4. Stakeholder Management

• Partner with:
• Distribution / Advice leadership
• Hiring managers and regional heads
• HR Business Partners
• Guide hiring managers on:
• Interview capability
• Selection criteria for FA roles
  

5. Process Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to:
• FAIS and regulatory hiring requirements
• Internal governance (background checks, vetting, approvals)
• Manage candidate documentation completeness to avoid delays
  

6. Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Track pipeline metrics:
• Conversion rates (application → hire)
• Time-to-fill and offer acceptance rates
• Provide insights on:
• Hiring funnel performance
• Candidate quality trends
• Support workforce planning for FA intake cycles

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (preferred)

Experience

• 3–6 years recruitment experience
• Strong exposure to:
• Financial services recruitment OR sales recruitment
• High-volume hiring environments
• Experience recruiting:
• Financial Advisors, Insurance Advisors, or Broker roles (highly advantageous)

Technical & Functional Skills

• Knowledge of:
• FAIS environment and financial advisory roles
• Sales-driven recruitment models
• Strong capability in:
• Candidate screening & profiling
• Stakeholder engagement
• Pipeline management tools (e.g., Workday, ATS platforms)

Behavioural Competencies

• Commercial mindset (understands revenue-driving roles)
• Strong judgment in candidate quality assessment
• Resilience in high-volume, target-driven environments
• Influencing and stakeholder management skills

Skills

Competencies

Decision QualityDirects WorkEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesPlans and AlignsTech Savvy

Education

Bachelor of Human Resources Management (BHRM): Human Resources Management

Closing Date

26 May 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.

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