Trainee: Finance & Insurance (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) at Motus Holdings Limited

Job Description

TRAINEE: FINANCE & INSURANCE (12-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT | MOTUS RETAIL)

• Are you looking to launch your career in Finance & Insurance within the automotive retail industry?
• Motus Retail is looking for a motivated, customer-focused and commercially minded Trainee: Finance & Insurance to join our dealership network on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or suitably qualified individual to gain practical, hands-on experience in the Finance & Insurance environment while learning from experienced F&I professionals.
• The successful candidate will be required to participate in relevant workplace learning and development activities during the 12-month contract.
• Trainees will be exposed to the full F&I process, including vehicle finance applications, customer engagement, value-added products, administration, compliance and deal processing.
• This 12-month opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to gain valuable practical experience, develop industry-specific knowledge and build a strong foundation for a career in Finance & Insurance within Motus Retail.

JOB PURPOSE

• The Trainee: Finance & Insurance will support the F&I team in managing finance and insurance processes relating to vehicle sales while gaining practical knowledge and experience of the F&I environment.
• The role will provide structured workplace learning and exposure to finance and insurance products, customer service, regulatory requirements, dealership processes and relationships with finance houses and insurance providers.
• The successful candidate will be expected to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to progress towards a career in Finance & Insurance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance & Insurance Support

• Assist with the preparation and submission of finance applications.
• Learn and develop an understanding of vehicle finance structures and finance house requirements.
• Gain exposure to finance and insurance products and value-added products (VAPs).
• Develop an understanding of how F&I products contribute to dealership profitability.

Customer Experience

• Assist with providing customers with a professional and welcoming F&I experience.
• Develop strong customer service and relationship-management skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with customer information.

Compliance & Governance

• Develop an understanding of the regulatory environment applicable to F&I within the automotive retail industry.

Gain exposure to the requirements of:

• National Credit Act (NCA)
• Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act
• Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
• Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles
• OEM standards and dealership policies
• Assist with maintaining accurate and complete customer and deal documentation.
• Complete all required training and development activities during the 12-month programme.

Administration

• Assist with preparing finance and insurance documentation accurately and timeously.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• Perform general administrative duties relating to the F&I function.

Relationship Management

Develop positive working relationships with:

• Customers
• Sales Executives
• Sales Managers
• Dealer Principal
• Finance and insurance providers
• Finance houses and banks
• Other dealership support functions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• South African citizen.
• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Management Accounting or a related field.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Closing Date 31 August 2026