Jobs at AVBOB South Africa

Description

• AVBOB is looking for a skilled Copywriter to join our Brand and Advertising team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and overseeing high-quality content across a wide range of marketing platforms from brochures and websites to social media and press ads. If you’re a creative thinker with a sharp eye for detail and experience in advertising or insurance, this is your opportunity to help shape the voice of one of South Africa’s most trusted brands.
• You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package.  You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.
• Conceptualise and write persuasive copy for a wide range of advertising and marketing materials, including brochures, websites, social media, catalogues, posters, press ads, and internal communications.
• Collaborate with the creative team to brainstorm and develop innovative concepts and campaigns.
• Conduct in-depth research to support and strengthen copywriting content.
• Ensure brand consistency and quality control across all advertising materials.
• Write, edit, proofread, and refine content for promotional materials, internal publications, advertorials, and digital marketing.
• Source and create localised social media content that highlights community impact at branch level.
• Regularly update website content to reflect current campaigns and initiatives.
• Review and proof content produced by external contributors, ensuring alignment with AVBOB’s brand and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and manage social media platforms to enhance brand positioning and product visibility.
• Enforce compliance with FSCA guidelines and internal advertising standards.
• Support the development of content strategies and plans for emerging digital platforms, including direct marketing and branch-specific social media.
• Assist with proof-reading “The Society” (internal magazine) on a quarterly basis. 

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, Art, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ copywriting experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Proven conceptualisation and proof-reading skills.
• Strong command of grammar, tone, and brand voice.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, on-brand content.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional time management and verbal/written communication abilities.

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Description

• Marketing of Funeral Insurance, Savings Plans and related products
• Recruit funerals for the Funeral Division

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) and/ or tertiary education with 30 credits on NQF level 4
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008- 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognized  qualification
• Clear ITC credit record
• Clear criminal record
• RE 5 will be an advantage
• Marketing experience

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Description

• Marketing of Funeral Insurance, Savings Plans and related products
• Recruit funerals for the Funeral Division

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) and/ or tertiary education with 30 credits on NQF level 4
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008  2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognized  qualification
• Clear ITC credit record
• Clear criminal record
• RE 5 will be an advantage
• Marketing experience

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Description

• We are looking for a self-reliant individual with proven experience in administrative support and a solid understanding of insurance processes to be part of our operational support insurance team.
• Under the direction of the department head, you will be responsible for administering the FSCA central and representative register for representatives and key individuals and general administration.
• You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. In exchange for your services, you will receive a competitive compensation package. You will be joining an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

YOUR RESPINSIBILIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Coordinate the registration and deregistration of representatives and key individuals, ensuring all key individuals consistently meet fit‑and‑proper regulatory requirements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between the FSCA register and the organisation’s internal system to ensure accurate and compliant records.
• Process, authenticate, and maintain records relating to qualifications, regulatory exam (RE) outcomes, class of business (COB) status, and continuing professional development (CPD) for all registered representative
• Manage user enquiries and error notifications received from the sales team, ensuring timely resolution in accordance with departmental SLA requirements.
• Identify, replicate, and troubleshoot system errors, escalating unresolved issues to ICT together with clear replication steps and supporting documentation.
• Support ICT with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by providing accurate testing inputs and validating system functionality.
• Assess and interpret monthly productivity files to identify Financial Associates (FAs) earning minimum wage and highlight non‑productive individuals for corrective action.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly debit reports, request acknowledgements of debt, review high‑risk cases, and initiate required investigations.
• Distribute coaching performance reports to the sales team, flag non‑compliance with coaching requirements, and follow up on remedial actions taken.
• Provide support and guidance on enquiries related to the Coaching Application.

Requirements

• You should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
• You should be in possession of a tertiary qualification.
• 2 - 3 years' experience in the financial industry legislation.
• You should have previous experience in providing administrative support and coordinating projects.