If you are looking for an entry point into financial services and are comfortable with target-driven work, communication, and building client relationships, these MFC Sales Agent opportunities at Old Mutual may be worth a look. Old Mutual is recruiting for the same role in Mokopane, Kimberley, Witbank, and Kroonstad, giving suitable applicants a chance to enter a sales-focused role where performance, client service, and self-drive matter.
At a glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor / Employer | Old Mutual |
| Opportunity type | Financial services sales opportunity |
| Job title | MFC Sales Agent |
| Locations | Mokopane; Kimberley; Witbank; Kroonstad |
| Requisition IDs | JR-66677; JR-68290; JR-68380; JR-68308 |
| Minimum education | Matriculation Certificate (Matric) |
| Experience | 6–12 months sales / retail experience advantageous but not essential |
| Closing date | 16 April 2026, 23:59 |
| Verified by us | 12 April 2026 |
What this opportunity is
This is a client-facing sales role in Old Mutual’s financial services environment. The position is focused on building and maintaining your own client base, marketing and selling Old Mutual products, and contributing to the financial wellbeing of the community through customer-focused sales activity.
Note: This is not a passive counter-sales role. A position like this is better suited to someone who is comfortable speaking to people, working toward targets, and actively building client relationships rather than waiting for opportunities to come to them.
Old Mutual also states that preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with its Employment Equity Plan and the specific business unit in question.
Who this opportunity may suit
- A recent Matriculant who wants to enter the financial services industry
- Someone with some sales or retail exposure who wants to move into a financial products environment
- An applicant who is confident, target-driven, and comfortable engaging with clients
- A person who wants a role where self-drive, resilience, and communication can directly affect performance
What you’ll do / learn
You’ll gain practical exposure to client acquisition, financial product sales, digital communication, and the day-to-day discipline of target-driven sales work in a structured financial services business.
- Build and maintain your own client base
- Market and sell Old Mutual products
- Contribute to the financial wellbeing of the community through client engagement
- Work toward sales targets and key performance expectations
- Use digital tools such as MS Office and WhatsApp in your daily work
- Develop communication, client service, and business-facing sales skills
Eligibility requirements
Check the requirements below before applying.
Essential requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Proven digital literacy, including MS Office and WhatsApp
- Excellent communication and numeracy skills
- High attention to detail and a self-driven work style
Advantageous but not essential
- 6–12 months sales or retail experience
Skills, competencies and personal attributes
- Target and goal driven
- Client service orientated
- Good business acumen
- Proactive and able to influence others
- Confident decision making
- Ability to handle pressure and setbacks
- Good interpersonal skills
- Trustworthy and well organised
- Good time management and resilience
- Communicates effectively
- Customer focus
- Ensures accountability
- Tech savvy
What this role really means
An MFC Sales Agent role like this usually means you are expected to go out and build business, not just wait for ready-made customers. In practice, that can mean finding and keeping clients, explaining products clearly, following up consistently, and staying motivated in a role where targets matter. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are comfortable talking to people, willing to learn financial products, and disciplined enough to keep working even when sales do not come easily at first.
Application checklist
Make sure your application is complete before submitting.
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Clear contact details (phone + email)
- Any supporting sales, retail, customer service, or promotional experience on your CV
- Any additional documents requested on the application portal
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About the sponsor
Old Mutual is a South African-founded financial services group that provides solutions across life assurance, insurance, savings and wealth products, loans, and other financial services in South Africa and across multiple African markets. The company says it was established in Cape Town in 1845 and operates across 12 countries. Visit the Old Mutual website for more information.
Quick tips for this application
- Put your Matric qualification near the top of your CV so it is easy to find
- If you have any sales, retail, customer service, promoter, or call-centre experience, mention it clearly
- Show that you are comfortable with targets, client interaction, and digital tools such as WhatsApp and MS Office
- Use your CV to show confidence, communication ability, and persistence rather than only listing generic soft skills
- If you have school, church, community, or side-hustle selling experience, include it if it helps show sales readiness
Mistakes to avoid
- Submitting a generic CV that does not show any interest in sales or client-facing work
- Leaving out your Matric qualification details
- Not mentioning digital skills such as MS Office or WhatsApp
- Ignoring the clear credit and criminal record requirement
- Applying to the wrong location or not keeping track of the correct requisition ID
- Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents
Scam warning (important)
Do not pay any fee to apply for these roles. Apply only through Old Mutual’s official Workday careers pages. Be careful of messages on social media or WhatsApp that ask for payment, banking details, or “processing fees” in exchange for interviews or placement.
How this opportunity was verified
We checked the official Old Mutual Workday listings for MFC Sales Agent under requisition IDs JR-66677, JR-68290, JR-68380, and JR-68308, and we checked Old Mutual’s official website for the company background used in this post.
For more information about how our posts are verified, please visit our How we verify listings page.
How to apply
- Choose the location that suits you best from the application links below.
- Read the full listing carefully and confirm that you meet the Matric, record, and digital literacy requirements.
- Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
- Submit your application through the official Old Mutual Workday platform before 16 April 2026 at 23:59.
- Keep proof of submission for your records.
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