Junior Sales Consultant (FAIS) at Absa in Riviersonderend
Absa · Riviersonderend, Western Cape
Overview
Absa is looking for a Junior Sales Consultant to join their team in the small Overberg town of Riviersonderend. This is a great entry point into banking sales for a young job seeker who enjoys working with people and wants to grow a career with one of South Africa's big banks. You will help customers find financial solutions that suit their needs while working towards sales targets in a supportive team environment.
About the role
As a Junior Sales Consultant at Absa in Riviersonderend, you will be the friendly face that helps customers find financial products that fit their lives. You will proactively reach out to potential customers, build relationships, and guide them towards solutions that meet their specific needs.
What the role involves:
- Making contact with customers to promote and sell Absa's financial solutions
- Working towards sales targets while always putting the customer first
- Keeping up to date with compliance and risk requirements in all your interactions
- Collaborating with your team, sharing knowledge and giving helpful feedback
- Delivering excellent service so that customers leave satisfied
Application note: You will apply directly on Absa's official careers portal. Make sure your CV is up to date and clearly shows your sales or customer service experience before you start the online application.
Requirements
- Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Business, Commerce and Management Studies
- FAIS compliance knowledge or willingness to work under FAIS regulations
- A proactive approach to sales and customer engagement
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work towards targets in a team environment
- Willingness to be based in Riviersonderend in the Overberg region
Responsibilities
- Proactively contact customers to deliver against sales targets
- Promote, market and sell financial solutions in line with relevant legislation
- Provide financial services that meet each client's specific needs
- Adhere to all control and compliance requirements and quality standards
- Seek ways to improve ways of working and share best practice with the team
- Provide service excellence to achieve customer satisfaction
Job details
- Organisation
- Absa
- Location
- Riviersonderend, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Posted
- 3 November 2026 (4 days ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a lovely opportunity to start a banking career in a small town where you can really get to know your customers. If you enjoy chatting to people and helping them find solutions, highlight any retail, sales or customer service experience on your CV, even if it was part time or informal.
Because Absa uses a formal online application portal, take your time filling in your details and double check that your CV uploads correctly. Mention any FAIS or financial services knowledge you have, and show that you understand the importance of compliance. If the listing says you need an FETC, make sure that qualification is clearly visible.
For the interview, be ready to talk about a time you persuaded someone or turned a frustrated customer into a happy one. Show enthusiasm for working in a smaller town and being a visible, trusted face for Absa. Friendly confidence and a willingness to learn will count for a lot.
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