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Permanent

Old Mutual South Africa

🏢 Company: Old Mutual South Africa
📍 Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
🏭 Office Address: 77 Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane Central, Limpopo, 0700
🆔 Job Requisition ID: JR-67667
📅 Closing Date: 30 December 2025

  • 💼 Job Type: Permanent

🏢 About Old Mutual

Old Mutual is deeply committed to shaping Africa’s growth and empowering communities through accessible, impactful financial solutions. With over 175 years of trust, the company remains one of Africa’s most respected financial institutions. Old Mutual invests in its people, supports career advancement, and believes in building a diverse workforce that reflects the spirit of the African continent.

🎯 About the Role

A Sales Agent at Old Mutual plays a vital role in changing lives by providing financial solutions that help clients secure their future. The role involves building your own client base, promoting Old Mutual products, and contributing to financial wellness in your community.

This opportunity is ideal for:

  • Individuals with a passion for sales

  • Recent matriculants wanting to enter the financial sector

  • Energetic, people-loving candidates ready to grow

📝 Key Responsibilities

  • 🔹 Build, grow, and manage your own customer portfolio

  • 🔹 Market and sell Old Mutual financial products

  • 🔹 Deliver excellent customer service and support

  • 🔹 Conduct needs analysis and recommend suitable products

  • 🔹 Maintain strong product knowledge and compliance

  • 🔹 Contribute positively to community financial wellbeing

  • 🔹 Meet and exceed monthly sales and performance targets

🎓 Minimum Requirements

  • ✔️ Grade 12 / Matric certificate

  • ✔️ Clear criminal and credit record

  • ✔️ Digital literacy (MS Office, WhatsApp, Email, etc.)

  • ✔️ Excellent numerical & communication skills

  • ✔️ High energy, passion for sales, target-driven attitude

  • ✔️ 6–12 months retail or sales experience (advantage, not required)

💼 Personal Qualities Needed

  • 🎯 Goal-driven with strong ambition

  • 💬 Excellent interpersonal skills

  • 🤝 Client service focused

  • 🔍 High attention to detail

  • 🧠 Good business acumen

  • 💪 Resilient and handles pressure well

  • 🕒 Strong time management

  • 💡 Confident and proactive

  • 🤝 Trustworthy and ethical

  • 🔄 Able to handle setbacks and bounce back

🌱 What Old Mutual Offers You

  • 🌟 Career growth & development

  • 🎓 Quality training and continuous learning

  • 💼 Opportunities across multiple business clusters

  • 🤝 A diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment

  • 🎯 The ability to unlock your earning potential based on performance

Old Mutual leads with strong values and prioritises the wellbeing of employees and customers. This is your chance to join one of South Africa’s most respected financial organisations.

📊 Key Skills for Success

  • Accounting & numerical reasoning

  • Planning and prioritisation

  • Data analysis and interpretation

  • Report evaluation

  • Sales & negotiation skills

  • Tech-savvy with strong digital competency

  • Customer engagement and retention skills

⚖️ Employment Equity

Appointments will align with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the business unit’s staffing requirements.

📝 CV Tips for Applying as a Sales Agent

✔️ Highlight Sales or People-Facing Experience

Even if informal, mention:

  • Retail sales

  • Customer service

  • Community outreach

  • School leadership roles

✔️ Show Measurable Achievements

Examples:

  • “Increased store sales by 18% in three months”

  • “Consistently exceeded daily targets”

✔️ Include Digital Skills Clearly

This job requires strong digital literacy — list:

  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • WhatsApp Business

  • CRM or sales software (if any)

✔️ Emphasise Soft Skills

Recruiters for sales roles look for:

  • Confidence

  • Communication

  • Resilience

  • Motivation

  • High energy

✔️ Use Strong Sales Language

Include action verbs such as:
“Closed”, “converted”, “upsold”, “engaged”, “prospected”, “retained clients”.

✔️ Tailor Your CV to Financial Services

Show understanding of finances, budgeting, or numeracy skills — even from school or personal experience.

To apply for this job please visit oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.