Adviser: Virtual STI II (FAIS) – Bloemfontein
- Company: Absa Bank Limited
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Requisition ID: R-15990886
- Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Job Category: Short-Term Insurance / Financial Services
Job Overview
Absa Bank Limited is looking for an experienced Adviser: Virtual STI II (FAIS) to join its team in Bloemfontein.
The successful candidate will provide solution-oriented advice and service to customers regarding their short-term insurance needs, covering both Commercial and Personal Lines.
The role involves developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders, servicing customer requests and regularly reviewing client portfolios to support sustainable business growth.
Job Description
The Adviser: Virtual STI II (FAIS) will provide short-term insurance advice and intermediary services while ensuring compliance with applicable FAIS requirements and internal policies.
Working within a virtual advice and hybrid model, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards sales and growth targets while delivering appropriate insurance solutions to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide solution-oriented short-term insurance advice to customers.
- Identify and address clients’ Commercial and Personal Lines insurance needs.
- Service customer requests efficiently and professionally.
- Regularly review client portfolios and identify appropriate insurance solutions.
- Build and maintain a sustainable client base.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients.
- Work collaboratively with bankers, insurers and Life Advisers.
- Meet agreed sales and growth targets within the virtual advice and hybrid model.
- Apply appropriate practice management principles.
- Ensure all advice and intermediary activities comply with applicable regulatory and internal requirements.
- Maintain professional standards when dealing with all stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing service and support to clients.
FAIS Fit and Proper Requirements
The successful candidate must meet the applicable FAIS Fit and Proper requirements for advice and intermediary services, including:
- FSCA-approved qualification.
- Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5).
- Relevant experience as required under the FAIS Act.
- Product-specific training after onboarding.
- Class of Business (COB) training.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Confirmation of honesty, integrity and good standing.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Own car.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- NQF Level 5 qualification in Short-Term Insurance.
- RE5, with Class of Business requirements up to date.
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce and Management Studies is listed as a required education category.
Minimum Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in Commercial Insurance sales.
- Experience providing short-term insurance advice and servicing clients.
- Experience working within applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Skills and Competencies
The role requires an individual who can:
- Build professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Provide appropriate insurance solutions.
- Communicate effectively with customers and business partners.
- Work towards sales and growth targets.
- Manage and review client portfolios.
- Apply sound practice management principles.
- Maintain high standards of compliance.
- Work effectively within a virtual and hybrid environment.
- Deliver customer-focused service.
About Absa
Absa is a proudly African financial services group with more than 100 years of history. The organisation combines local banking expertise with regional and international capabilities and provides employees with opportunities to contribute to its ongoing growth journey.