Trainee Financial Adviser

Rathilal & Associates

Trainee Financial Adviser (Entry Level)

Rathilal & Associates | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | Full-time, permanent

Rathilal & Associates, a life assurance and investment brokerage established in 1997, is looking for a motivated individual to train as a Financial Adviser. No prior industry experience required — full training and mentorship provided as you work toward becoming a fully accredited adviser.

What you'll be doing

  • Learning to conduct financial needs analyses for clients
  • Advising on long-term insurance (life cover) and retail pension/retirement products, under supervision
  • Building and managing your own client base
  • Working toward your regulatory qualifications (RE5 exam, Class of Business training) while earning

Requirements

  • Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 (matric certificate) — minimum
  • Clear credit and criminal record (required for industry screening)
  • South African citizen or valid work permit
  • Own transport preferred
  • Strong communication skills and resilience — this is a sales-driven role

What we offer

  • Market-related basic salary plus uncapped commission
  • Hands-on mentorship from an adviser with almost three decades in the industry
  • Support toward RE5 exam and Class of Business training
  • A clear path to becoming a fully qualified, independent financial adviser

To apply: Send your CV and a short motivation to [ ***email_hidden***] with the subject line "Trainee Adviser Application."