Universal Advisor Pipeline (Emalahleni)

About the role

FirstRand is hiring an Universal Advisor Pipeline, based in Emalahleni. Hello Future Universal Advisor As a Universal Advisor, you will be responsible for delivering compliant sales and service solutions to walk-in and existing customers in a high-volume service environment. You will ensure every interaction is value-driven, ethical, and aligned to FAIS, FICA, Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles, and FNB governance while actively promoting digital and self-service channels. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where you can become the best version of yourself.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers in a positive and professional manner by being helpful
• by living up to our brand promise of “How can we help you?” at all times
• Understand customer needs to identify, sell, and cross-sell products aligned to customer needs and provide appropriate banking and financial solutions
• Educate customers on the correct banking platforms suited to their needs to proactively migrate customers to digital, e-Channels, and self-service platforms
• Fulfil transactions above set benchmarks while delivering exceptional service
• Manage leads, referrals, and customer follow-ups within agreed turnaround times
• Maintain accurate customer records and ensure compliance with FAIS, FICA, TCF, and internal governance
• Always conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner
• Take accountability for personal performance, learning, and career development
• Stay informed on product offerings, systems, and industry developments
• Contribute to team success and adapt to changing customer and business needs

Requirements

• Qualification & Experience Requirement
• Minimum Qualification: Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• Preferred Qualification: NQF Level 5 Certificate in Banking, Business Administration, Customer Service, or related fields recognized by FAIS
• 1 to 3 years of experience in customer‑facing environments, service delivery, or client support within financial services
• You will be an ideal candidate if you possess the following
• Strong understanding of FAIS, TCF principles, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to meet sales, service, and customer experience targets
• Must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent
• You will have access to
• Opportunities to build strong customer relationships within a dynamic POP environment
• A challenging, fast-paced branch setting
• Continuous learning and development aligned to your career path
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact as a brand ambassador within a local market
• ________________________________________You can be a match if you are
• Client-focused with a strong ethical mindset
• Passionate about service excellence and problem-solving
• Confident in needs-based selling and solution delivery
• Agile, adaptable, and comfortable in a high-volume environment
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Results-driven with strong planning and organisational skills
• Detail-oriented with high compliance awareness
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• ________________________________________
• Apply now if you are ready to take the next step in your career as an FNB Points of Presence: Universal Advisor. We look forward to engaging with you!
• ________________________________________All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity Plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may disclose disability information on a voluntary basis. This information will be kept confidential unless required by law.
• Connect with our customers by living up to our brand promise of how we can help you? at all times.
• Converse with our customers in a way they fully understand and provide helpful solutions and products based on their needs.
• Always conduct themselves in an ethical manner.
• Adhere to the TCF (Treating Customer fairly) principles in all that you do.
• Identify and sell/cross sell products aligned to customer needs.
• Maximise channel optimisation opportunities identified aligned to customer needs.
• Ensure activities support cost containment and reduction.
• Optimise every customer interaction to migrate or convert customer to eChannels and or encourage use of digital and self-service channels.
• Always comply with procedures and processes contained in the relevant business guidelines and understand the risk associated with decisions.
• Fulfilling transactions above the benchmark set and providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Demonstrate behaviour in support of the organisational values.
• Takes accountability for own performance, personal and career development.
• Improve knowledge and competencies by completing training specific for role as per eCareers.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and success of the team.
• Maintain an ability to adapt to ever changing business and customer needs.
• Job Details
• Application Closing Date
• 30/11/26
• All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.