Plettenberg Bay: Financial Advisor – all levels posted by South Cape Recruitment

• Learn financial planning processes and client engagement.
• Support senior advisors with client servicing and administration.
• Build foundational advisory and business development skills.

Requirements

• Relevant financial qualification.
• RE5 completed or working towards completion (where applicable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to build a career in wealth management.

Financial Advisor
Experience: 2–5 years
Key Focus

• Manage own portfolio of clients.
• Deliver comprehensive financial planning advice.
• Achieve individual sales and business development targets.

Requirements

• Proven advisory experience.
• Relevant industry qualifications.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and retain clients.

Senior Financial Advisor
Experience: 5–10+ years
Key Focus

• Manage high-net-worth and complex client relationships.
• Lead sophisticated financial planning engagements.
• Mentor junior advisors.
• Drive business growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive financial planning experience.
• Established client base and referral network preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge across wealth management disciplines.
• Leadership and coaching capability.

Lead Advisor / Wealth Partner
Experience: 10+ years
Key Focus

• Lead strategic client relationships.
• Contribute to business growth and leadership.
• Develop advisor capability and succession planning.
• Influence firm strategy and client experience standards.

Requirements

• Significant wealth management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Proven leadership track record.
• Established reputation within the industry.

Core Competencies

• Relationship management
• Financial planning expertise
• Client-centric approach
• Business development
• Communication and presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Integrity and professionalism
• Time management and organisation
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration

Education & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Financial Planning, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or related field.
• Relevant professional designations advantageous (e.g., CFP® or equivalent).
• Regulatory licensing and accreditation as required.
• Continuous professional development participation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New business generated
• Assets under management/advice
• Client retention rates
• Client satisfaction scores
• Financial planning activity levels
• Compliance and audit outcomes
• Referral generation
• Revenue and growth targets