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Minimum Requirements:

- Minimum 3 years experience within a regulated financial services environment.
- Proven experience in an F&I (Finance & Insurance) advisory or support role.
- Relevant qualification in Financial Planning, Wealth Management, or related field.
- RE1 and RE5 certifications (advantageous).
- Strong working knowledge of:

- Investments and portfolio structuring
- Risk products (life, disability, income protection, short-term insurance)
- Retirement planning and wealth management strategies
- Financial needs analysis and compliance processes

- Computer literacy:
Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
- Valid Drivers License and own reliable vehicle (essential due to roles travel requirements).
- Strong analytical, administrative, and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Provide technical and administrative support to the Director.
- Prepare comprehensive financial needs analyses and client review documentation.
- Draft and assist in implementing financial plans aligned to client objectives.
- Compile investment, risk, and portfolio review proposals.
- Support F&I-related structuring of insurance and investment solutions.
- Liaise with product providers, insurers, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure full compliance with FAIS and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
- Assist in conducting portfolio reviews and servicing existing client relationships.
- Travel to attend client meetings and support relationship management initiatives.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 27 February 2026, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 21 March 2026.

Please Note:

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

PoPI Act:
Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive".