Jobs at PPS

Scope Of The Job

• This is a commission-based role of holistic financial planning, advice and sales in risk insurance (ideally 70% focus), savings and investments as well as wills, tax and estate planning. The ideal candidate is an experienced and target driven financial planner, a graduate themselves familiar with servicing the degreed professional market holding 4-year or higher qualifications that is PPS' niche market.
• It is a tied agency role of own lead generation.
• We have a competitive risk commission structure with a range of 55% to 100% commission split. An Advisor's performance determines mobility up these risk commission splits. It is a commission only position from month 13.
• We provide work tools (laptop with headset and 3G card).
• The position has an option of remote work ony if at the Helderberg and Overberg regions.

, Requirements,
Formal Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant commercial/legal/industry specific NQF level 6 tertiary qualification is preferable
• FAIS recognised NQF level L7 and above qualification is highly advantageous
• RE 5 completed
• Successful completion of supervisory process
• FAIS fit and proper
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning advantageous
• CFP advantageous

Experience And Knowledge

• 3 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry in a Sales role within the risk and investment spaces
• 2 years' Financial Planning experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of the professional client market
• Experience and track record in high-performance sales environments
• Knowledge of best practice in Financial Planning and Financial Advisory Services
• Knowledge and understanding of financial planning through meaningful client engagements
• Experience in own lead generation and prospecting for clients

Computer Literacy

• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience using a CRM system preferable
• Experience using financial planning software

Interpersonal And Intrapersonal Skills

• Strong sales, interpersonal and business-orientated person with the acumen to build client relationships
• A passion for the financial planning environment
• Relationship management and networking skills
• Able to plan and manage time effectively
• Analytical and numerical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret statistical information
• Impeccable work ethic
• Able to work independently
• Strong communication
• High attention to detail
• Team-orientated
• Self-motivated and highly driven
• Strong presentation skills
• Resilience and tenacity
• Emotional Intelligence

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Providing suitable advice to best fit the needs and requirements of professionals
• Preparing and presenting proposals to existing and potential clients using state-of-the-art financial planning tools
• Meeting clients to understand their financial objectives
• Explaining complex information relating to Financial Advisory in a clear and effortless way
• Managing, maintaining and building new and existing client relationships
• Growing a client book within the first 24 months and consistently thereafter
• Adhering to compliance, operational procedures and practice management standards
• Staying abreast of product information, performance and industry changes
• Building a professional network and sustainable business within the professional market

Closing Date

2026/04/30

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Scope Of The Job

• This is a commission-based role of holistic financial planning, advice and sales in risk insurance (ideally 70% focus), savings and investments as well as wills, tax and estate planning. The ideal candidate is an experienced and target driven financial planner, a graduate themselves familiar with servicing the degreed professional market holding 4-year or higher qualifications that is PPS' niche market.
• It is a tied agency role of own lead generation
• We have a competitive risk commission structure with a range of 55% to 100% commission split. An Advisor's performance determines mobility up these risk commission splits. It is a commission only position from month 13.
• We provide work tools (laptop with headset and 3G card).
• The position is hybrid for one living within a commutable distance to Umhlanga and open to agreement on in-office days for one working remotely in outlying areas of the KwaZulu Natal province.

,Requirements,
Formal Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant commercial/legal/industry specific NQF level 6 tertiary qualification is preferable
• FAIS recognised NQF level L7 and above qualification is highly advantageous
• RE 5 completed
• Successful completion of supervisory process
• FAIS fit and proper
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning advantageous
• CFP advantageous

Experience And Knowledge

• 2 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry in a Sales role within the risk and investment spaces
• 2 years' Financial Planning experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of the professional client market
• Experience and track record in high-performance sales environments
• Knowledge of best practice in Financial Planning and Financial Advisory Services
• Knowledge and understanding of financial planning through meaningful client engagements
• Experience prospecting for clients

Computer Literacy

• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience using a CRM system preferable
• Experience using financial planning software

Interpersonal And Intrapersonal Skills

• Strong sales, interpersonal and business-orientated person with the acumen to build client relationships
• A passion for the financial planning environment
• Relationship management and networking skills
• Able to plan and manage time effectively
• Analytical and numerical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret statistical information
• Impeccable work ethic
• Able to work independently
• Strong communication
• High attention to detail
• Team-orientated
• Self-motivated and highly driven
• Strong presentation skills
• Resilience and tenacity
• Emotional Intelligence

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Providing suitable advice to best fit the needs and requirements of professionals
• Preparing and presenting proposals to existing and potential clients using state-of-the-art financial planning tools
• Meeting clients to understand their financial objectives
• Explaining complex information relating to Financial Advisory in a clear and effortless way
• Managing, maintaining and building new and existing client relationships
• Growing a client book within the first 24 months and consistently thereafter
• Adhering to compliance, operational procedures and practice management standards
• Staying abreast of product information, performance and industry changes
• Building a professional network and sustainable business within the professional market

Closing Date

2026/01/31