Account Executive - Financial Services

Cape Town, Western Cape Electrum Payments

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About Electrum

Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimize the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value payment schemes and services that enable our clients to deliver to their customers at scale. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans daily, making a real difference.

We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

The Role

We are growing a world-class partnerships team to support the expansion of our enterprise SaaS offering, and we’re looking for an Account Executive to join us to cultivate client relationships, articulate the return on their investment, and advance our strategic account footprint. The ideal candidate must be able to effectively articulate and position Electrum in the minds of the CIO, ensuring our value proposition aligns with their strategic objectives,

Having onboarded multiple new enterprise accounts in the last two years, coupled with the continuous expansion of our existing accounts, we are achieving significant growth. In this role, you will navigate complex B2B sales cycles within the financial services landscape to strategically grow our Payments SaaS offering at tier-one banks and other financial services enterprises.

Your responsibility will involve creating new revenue streams in payments by acquiring targeted new clients while also expanding our existing enterprise accounts. Our head office is located in Cape Town, but this position will primarily serve clients, most of whom are banks based in Johannesburg. You will be part of our expanding Sales and Marketing team, which offers local and international networking and travel opportunities. Electrum has ambitious long-term goals, supported by training and mentorship to develop effective teams, paving the way for excellent career opportunities.

  • Five to ten years of enterprise sales experience within the payments industry; or five to ten years working inside the payments landscape in a client-facing role, such as a business analyst, or product manager.
  • Proven track record of closing, or crafting complex deals and retiring targets in a software (or technology)l field
  • Experience dealing with enterprise clients, particularly within tier 1 bank and financial services environments
  • An understanding of business practices backed by a relevant university degree
  • Ability to position technical solutions in a business context
  • Ability to navigate complex sales cycles
  • Proven negotiation experience
  • Going the extra mile for your clients while ensuring the sustainability of the partnership
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, a clear sense of what it means to be part of a team, and a team of teams
Advantageous for the role:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Past experience working with or within a Tier 1 bank
  • Ability to establish trust and rapport with client personas through active listening, empathy, integrity and diplomacy
  • Referencable experience partnering with banks and other financial services enterprises
What your first six months would look like:
  • Build and nurture key client relationships with a multitude of personas
  • Create account and opportunity plans for the short, medium and long-term cross-sell and upsell of products that will expand Electrum’s partnership with customers, offering additional value for both parties
  • Identify challenges and opportunities our clients and prospects are facing that can be solved with our products and solutions
  • Work with the pre-sales team to help articulate and close the technical sale
  • Work with marketing to identify account-based marketing campaigns to help influence deals through thought leadership content
  • Sales management, including negotiating contracts and agreements, pipeline and database health.
  • Contribute to the sales tools that will help you through the buying and sales process, such as buyer journey mapping, personas, use cases, demos, business cases, etc.
  • Communicate month, quarter, annual and longer-term objectives with Electrum’s internal team and external clients.
What your longer-term business would look like
  • Continue your six-month plan and include the following:
  • Build and close a new business pipeline, by understanding your prospect’s business objectives and Electrum’s product fit while navigating the complexities of the enterprise buying and sales process.
  • Work with the account executive research addressable markets and identify new growth opportunities by understanding market size, key target characteristics, persona pain points and product propositions.
  • Work with the product team to define development opportunities for new products aligned to our core solutions.
  • Work with marketing to identify outbound campaigns, develop collateral, blogs, case studies, etc., to help advance sales, generate inbound leads, or influence deals.

We have created a high-performance culture where you can expect the following:

  • Career growth - Delivering world-class financial services software products in a fast-paced company is not easy and takes a considerable amount of effort. But in return for your effort, you'll get hands-on experience working on products used by millions of people and a high-quality work experience that will accelerate your career faster than anywhere else.
  • Transparency - We openly discuss strategy, finances, salaries and other major decisions.
  • Autonomy - We know you'll be able to make good decisions if you have good information, and we trust you.
  • Shared Vision - You'll be able to shape a vision you can believe in - on how to build the future of financial services.
  • Work-life balance - You know when your brain has switched off for the day, and you need to go for a hike or coffee shop with a view, but you also know when your team needs help to bring that strategic deliverable home. At Electrum, you will be expected to know when you deserve that time out and when you need to knuckle down and get the work done.
  • These are a few practical ways we practise the culture we are so proud of:
    • Flexible work hours
    • Our Cape Town offices offer a fully-stocked kitchen with daily lunch provided
    • Our Johannesburg - based staff have access to Workshop17 facilities
    • Team socialising like hikes, getaways, and dinners

A generous leave policy, starting at 20 days per year. If this sounds like a role and place where you can spread your wings, please apply now.

We have created a safe, transparent environment where:

  • We know mistakes happen, and that’s okay. We even have a three-step approach to dealing with them:
  1. Tell everyone about it
  2. Fix the mistake
  3. Tell everyone about the solution
  • You are responsible for your actions – both the successes and the failures
  • We talk openly about salaries and bonuses. At Electrum, we believe it’s evident why some people earn more and others a bit less. It’s like being on a sports team where salaries are widely known.
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Financial Services Consultant ( Graduate )

Cape Town, Western Cape ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal

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Date posted:

Thursday, May 29, 2025

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Financial Services Consultant (Graduate)

R350k - R400k

Cape Town

Excellent career opportunity with boutique African Investment company for highly organised, client centric graduate to be responsible for the administration, monitoring and moderation of the online collaborative platform that has been designed for the benefit of investees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities: Acting as the first line of support for platform users;
  • Monitoring and moderation of group chats;
  • Tracking and reporting on user engagement metrics;
  • Promoting continuous improvement and innovation of the platform; Monitoring trends in the banking industry;
  • Helping to coordinate and project manage the development of future phases of the platform. Facilitating the execution of action items arising from the meetings as well as tracking progress on assigned tasks and ensuring that follow-ups are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  • Under the direction of the investment or value creation team, undertaking research and analysis and producing reports in the domains of technology, risk and compliance, sustainability, agribusiness, retail banking and SME

Qualifications And Experience

Business related Honours degree (or higher) with a good academic record and at least one year of work experience

in professional services consulting, a financial services firm or similar.

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Account Executive - Financial Services

Cape Town, Western Cape Electrum

Posted 22 days ago

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About Electrum

Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimize the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value payment schemes and services that enable our clients to deliver to their customers at scale. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans daily, making a real difference.

We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

The Role

We are growing a world-class partnerships team to support the expansion of our enterprise SaaS offering, and we’re looking for an Account Executive to join us to cultivate client relationships, articulate the return on their investment, and advance our strategic account footprint. The ideal candidate must be able to effectively articulate and position Electrum in the minds of the CIO, ensuring our value proposition aligns with their strategic objectives.

Having onboarded multiple new enterprise accounts in the last two years, coupled with the continuous expansion of our existing accounts, we are achieving significant growth. In this role, you will navigate complex B2B sales cycles within the financial services landscape to strategically grow our Payments SaaS offering at tier-one banks and other financial services enterprises.

Your responsibility will involve creating new revenue streams in payments by acquiring targeted new clients while also expanding our existing enterprise accounts. Our head office is located in Cape Town, but this position will primarily serve clients, most of whom are banks based in Johannesburg. You will be part of our expanding Sales and Marketing team, which offers local and international networking and travel opportunities. Electrum has ambitious long-term goals, supported by training and mentorship to develop effective teams, paving the way for excellent career opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Five to ten years of enterprise sales experience within the payments industry; or five to ten years working inside the payments landscape in a client-facing role, such as a business analyst or product manager.
  • Proven track record of closing or crafting complex deals and retiring targets in a software (or technology) field.
  • Experience dealing with enterprise clients, particularly within tier 1 bank and financial services environments.
  • An understanding of business practices backed by a relevant university degree.
  • Ability to position technical solutions in a business context.
  • Ability to navigate complex sales cycles.
  • Proven negotiation experience.
  • Going the extra mile for your clients while ensuring the sustainability of the partnership.
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, a clear sense of what it means to be part of a team, and a team of teams.
Advantageous for the role:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Past experience working with or within a Tier 1 bank.
  • Ability to establish trust and rapport with client personas through active listening, empathy, integrity, and diplomacy.
  • Referencable experience partnering with banks and other financial services enterprises.
What your first six months would look like:
  • Build and nurture key client relationships with a multitude of personas.
  • Create account and opportunity plans for the short, medium, and long-term cross-sell and upsell of products that will expand Electrum’s partnership with customers, offering additional value for both parties.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities our clients and prospects are facing that can be solved with our products and solutions.
  • Work with the pre-sales team to help articulate and close the technical sale.
  • Work with marketing to identify account-based marketing campaigns to help influence deals through thought leadership content.
  • Sales management, including negotiating contracts and agreements, pipeline and database health.
  • Contribute to the sales tools that will help you through the buying and sales process, such as buyer journey mapping, personas, use cases, demos, business cases, etc.
  • Communicate month, quarter, annual, and longer-term objectives with Electrum’s internal team and external clients.
What your longer-term business would look like:
  • Continue your six-month plan and include the following:
  • Build and close a new business pipeline, by understanding your prospect’s business objectives and Electrum’s product fit while navigating the complexities of the enterprise buying and sales process.
  • Work with the account executive to research addressable markets and identify new growth opportunities by understanding market size, key target characteristics, persona pain points, and product propositions.
  • Work with the product team to define development opportunities for new products aligned to our core solutions.
  • Work with marketing to identify outbound campaigns, develop collateral, blogs, case studies, etc., to help advance sales, generate inbound leads, or influence deals.

We have created a high-performance culture where you can expect the following:

  • Career growth - Delivering world-class financial services software products in a fast-paced company is not easy and takes a considerable amount of effort. But in return for your effort, you'll get hands-on experience working on products used by millions of people and a high-quality work experience that will accelerate your career faster than anywhere else.
  • Transparency - We openly discuss strategy, finances, salaries, and other major decisions.
  • Autonomy - We know you'll be able to make good decisions if you have good information, and we trust you.
  • Shared Vision - You'll be able to shape a vision you can believe in - on how to build the future of financial services.
  • Work-life balance - You know when your brain has switched off for the day, and you need to go for a hike or coffee shop with a view, but you also know when your team needs help to bring that strategic deliverable home. At Electrum, you will be expected to know when you deserve that time out and when you need to knuckle down and get the work done.
  • These are a few practical ways we practice the culture we are so proud of:
    • Flexible work hours.
    • Our Cape Town offices offer a fully-stocked kitchen with daily lunch provided.
    • Our Johannesburg-based staff have access to Workshop17 facilities.
    • Team socializing like hikes, getaways, and dinners.

A generous leave policy, starting at 20 days per year. If this sounds like a role and place where you can spread your wings, please apply now.

We have created a safe, transparent environment where:

  • We know mistakes happen, and that’s okay. We even have a three-step approach to dealing with them:
  1. Tell everyone about it.
  2. Fix the mistake.
  3. Tell everyone about the solution.
  • You are responsible for your actions – both the successes and the failures.
  • We talk openly about salaries and bonuses. At Electrum, we believe it’s evident why some people earn more and others a bit less. It’s like being on a sports team where salaries are widely known.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Paralegal - Financial Services/Property

Cape Town, Western Cape Rory Mackie & Associates

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Company overview:

Our client believes funding is more than just capital, it’s about unlocking potential. Business owners, property developers, and entrepreneurs need more than off-the-shelf solutions; they need a hands-on, relationship-driven approach that understands their unique challenges.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Our client seeks a meticulous and proactive paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced financial services environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and possess strong organisational capabilities essential for managing complex legal documentation and compliance requirements. They should be comfortable liaising with clients, attorneys, and internal stakeholders whilst maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. The ideal paralegal will have a solid understanding of South African property law, company law, and financial regulations, with particular experience in loan documentation and security registrations. They require someone who can work independently, prioritise multiple tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Legal Support Functions:
    • Conduct comprehensive due diligence investigations including Deeds Office searches, PEP screenings, CIPC checks, and credit assessments
    • Draft and issue instruction letters to attorneys for new transactions and cancellations
    • Review commercial and bond documentation, making necessary amendments in collaboration with legal counsel
    • Coordinate execution of legal documents both in person and via digital platforms (DocuSign)
    • Liaise with bond attorneys throughout registration processes to ensure timely completion
    • Oversee delivery, receipt, and verification of original security documentation
    • Prepare draft NDAs, mandates, and Service Level Agreements
  • Compliance and Regulatory:
    • Maintain monthly compliance registers for municipal rates, levies, and insurance obligations
    • Monitor regulatory developments and prepare impact reports for management
    • Ensure adherence to Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) requirements
    • Support internal compliance frameworks (KYC, AML, POCA)
  • Administrative and Client Management:
    • Maintain and update electronic client files and FICA documentation
    • Input data into loan management systems
    • Prepare meeting agendas, board packs, and meeting minutes
    • Safeguard original loan agreements and security documents
    • Respond to client inquiries and ensure timely follow-ups

Essential Requirements:

  • Legal qualification (LLB or equivalent paralegal certification)
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a legal environment, preferably financial services or property law
  • Strong knowledge of South African property law, company law, and financial regulations
  • Experience with Deeds Office searches, CIPC searches, and credit assessments
  • Proficiency in legal document preparation and review
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms
  • Strong organisational and time management capabilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience with loan documentation and security registrations
  • Knowledge of electronic document management systems
  • Familiarity with Financial Intelligence Centre regulations
  • Previous exposure to compliance and risk management frameworks
  • Experience in client-facing roles within financial services
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Paralegal - financial services/property

Cape Town, Western Cape Rory Mackie & Associates

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Company overview: Our client believes funding is more than just capital, it’s about unlocking potential. Business owners, property developers, and entrepreneurs need more than off-the-shelf solutions; they need a hands-on, relationship-driven approach that understands their unique challenges. Ideal Candidate Profile: Our client seeks a meticulous and proactive paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced financial services environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and possess strong organisational capabilities essential for managing complex legal documentation and compliance requirements. They should be comfortable liaising with clients, attorneys, and internal stakeholders whilst maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. The ideal paralegal will have a solid understanding of South African property law, company law, and financial regulations, with particular experience in loan documentation and security registrations. They require someone who can work independently, prioritise multiple tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. Key Responsibilities: Legal Support Functions: Conduct comprehensive due diligence investigations including Deeds Office searches, PEP screenings, CIPC checks, and credit assessments Draft and issue instruction letters to attorneys for new transactions and cancellations Review commercial and bond documentation, making necessary amendments in collaboration with legal counsel Coordinate execution of legal documents both in person and via digital platforms (Docu Sign) Liaise with bond attorneys throughout registration processes to ensure timely completion Oversee delivery, receipt, and verification of original security documentation Prepare draft NDAs, mandates, and Service Level Agreements Compliance and Regulatory: Maintain monthly compliance registers for municipal rates, levies, and insurance obligations Monitor regulatory developments and prepare impact reports for management Ensure adherence to Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) requirements Support internal compliance frameworks (KYC, AML, POCA) Administrative and Client Management: Maintain and update electronic client files and FICA documentation Input data into loan management systems Prepare meeting agendas, board packs, and meeting minutes Safeguard original loan agreements and security documents Respond to client inquiries and ensure timely follow-ups Essential Requirements: Legal qualification (LLB or equivalent paralegal certification) Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a legal environment, preferably financial services or property law Strong knowledge of South African property law, company law, and financial regulations Experience with Deeds Office searches, CIPC searches, and credit assessments Proficiency in legal document preparation and review Excellent written and verbal communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms Strong organisational and time management capabilities Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Desirable Requirements: Experience with loan documentation and security registrations Knowledge of electronic document management systems Familiarity with Financial Intelligence Centre regulations Previous exposure to compliance and risk management frameworks Experience in client-facing roles within financial services
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Account executive - financial services

Cape Town, Western Cape Electrum

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About Electrum Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimize the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value
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Cape Town, Western Cape ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal

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Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa . It is backed (:$200M in funding ) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.

We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally.

Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation drives success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At Yassir we are revolutionizing the tech industry with our groundbreaking super app. Our platform seamlessly integrates multiple services, providing users with unparalleled convenience and efficiency. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our talented team and drive our ambitious goals forward.

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  • Perfect timing with renowned investors to build something great
  • Extremely steep learning curve with own responsibility and intensive guidance
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At Yassir, we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So, if you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, then we're excited to listen.

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Financial Services Compliance & Risk Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape The HEINEKEN Company

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Immediate Superior: Financial Service Manager
Location: Tygervalley, Cape Town
Function: Finance
Sub Function: Accounting & Reporting
Type of Contract: Permanent
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Closing Date: 25/06/2025

Purpose:

The Financial Services Compliance & Risk manager is responsible for ensuring financial governance, risk management, and process optimization across both debtors (accounts receivable) and procure-to-pay (accounts payable & procurement) functions. This role ensures compliance with company policies, improves financial controls, and provides analytical insights for decision-making. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, system compliance monitoring, and training to enhance efficiency in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Receivable & Debtors Management

  • Monitor Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and optimize working capital.
  • Assess credit risk and identify opportunities for special credit offerings.
  • Analyse customer payment behaviours and provide insights for credit teams.
  • Support the order-to-cash (O2C) process , ensuring timely cash collection.
  • Review and close old claims and disputes in the debtor’s ledger.
  • Improve system capabilities in SAP related to debtor management.

2. Procure-to-Pay Compliance & Accounts Payable

  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk management processes.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for non-compliance issues and recommend improvements.
  • Monitor audit compliance (internal & external) and address findings.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure timely vendor payments and resolution of payment issues.
  • Identify and analyse cost-saving opportunities in procurement.
  • Lead system compliance improvements across SAP, Coupa, and other financial tools.

3. Process & Systems Optimization

  • Continuously analyse financial processes to improve efficiency and automation.
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new financial systems and updates.
  • Collaborate with IT and 3rd party vendors to optimize system capabilities.
  • Develop proactive data-sharing initiatives to enhance financial transparency.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance Training

  • Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for financial compliance across departments.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams including commercial, credit, procurement, and finance .
  • Develop and deliver training programs on compliance policies and procedures.
  • Establish a community of practice for process improvement and knowledge sharing.

5. Financial Reporting & Risk Analysis

  • Provide insight-driven reports for leadership decision-making.
  • Ensure accurate and complete reporting on accounts receivable and accounts payable performance .
  • Monitor cash flow trends and recommend process improvements.
  • Compile and execute internal control checks (ICC’s) on financial transactions.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Finance, Audit, or Accounting .
  • A diploma with strong relevant experience may also be considered.
  • Minimum5 years of relevant experience in credit management, accounts payable, or procure-to-pay compliance within an FMCG environment .
  • Hands-on experience inSAP (O2C & P2P), Coupa, Readsoft, and BEST SAP Recon .
  • Strong knowledge offinancial risk management and internal controls .
  • Demonstrated ability toanalyse financial data and drive insights .

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong financial analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of SAP, procurement, and credit management systems .
  • Ability to develop compliance frameworks and drive risk management strategies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Power BI) .
  • Detail-oriented , with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to train and mentor teams in compliance best practices.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Delivers Results : Proactively drives compliance, credit risk, and process improvements.
  • Innovates & Optimizes : Continuously identifies cost-saving and automation opportunities.
  • Collaborates & Influences : Engages effectively with finance, procurement, and commercial teams.
  • Develops & Coaches : Shares knowledge and best practices across teams.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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Century City, Western Cape Envestpro

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About Us Envestpro is growing to meet the increasing demand for personalised, future-focused financial solutions. Were expanding our elite team and looking for driven, entrepreneurial go-getters who want more than just a job they want a career that changes lives (including their own). The Opportunity As a Financial Advisor at Envestpro, relationships are at the heart of what you do. Youll work closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances, protect what matters most to them, and create strategies that not only mitigate the risk of loss but also build wealth that lasts for generations . This is your chance to: Build long-term, trust-based relationships with your own client base. Help individuals, families, and businesses safeguard their financial security while planning for a prosperous future. Receive in-depth training, hands-on mentoring, and a proven process that equips you for success. Whether youre experienced in sales or ready to channel your ambition into the financial services industry, this role offers the platform, the tools, and the network to thrive. Whats in It for You? Uncapped Earnings: 100% commission fees you control your income. Fast-Track Career Growth: Structured training, mentoring, and the potential to grow into senior advisory or leadership roles. A Winning Culture: Work alongside top performers who push you to be your best while celebrating every win. Recognition: We value excellence from performance incentives to national recognition events. Why Envestpro? We dont just hire employees. We develop financial entrepreneurs . If youre resilient, self-motivated, and committed to helping clients protect what theyve built and create the wealth they dream of passing on , this is where you belong. The Details Location: Century City, Western Cape (must commute or relocate) Education: Matric (required) Experience: Minimum 2 years in sales (required) Type: Full-time, Permanent Were looking for relationship builders , problem solvers , and self-starters who can thrive in a professional, high-performance environment. To succeed, youll need: South African citizenship with a Matric certificate A clear ITC and criminal record Your own laptop and reliable vehicle What sets you apart is more than your tools its your mindset. We value: At least 2 years working experience (any industry) A friendly, professional presence and a natural ease with people An entrepreneurial spirit and the confidence to work independently A proven track record of achieving goals A hunger to learn and grow A strong personal and professional network If you see yourself here, its because you know youre capable of more more impact, more growth, and more control over your financial future.
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