Recruitment and Selection Consultant: SanlamConnect East Coast Region: Umhlanga

What will you do?

This is a specialist role that reports directly through to the Regional General Manager. The primary purpose of the role is to undertake focused recruitment of Advisers.

1.     Undertake focused recruitment of Advisers aligned to business needs
2.     Undertake effective screening and selection of Advisers through MyWorkSpace (internal selection system) 

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification & experience 

•    Matric or equivalent qualification
•    Commercial/Marketing or business-related diploma/degree (HR diploma/degree)
•    Minimum 3 years experience in a recruitment environment
•    Recruitment of financial advisers advantageous 

Knowledge and skills 

•    Valid driver’s licence 
•    Own reliable motor vehicle
•    Financial services, distribution/sales experience will be a strong recommendation 
•    Experience with regards to the recruitment of staff, either in a managerial capacity and/or Human Resources capacity
•    MS: Office (Word, PP, Excel); Lotus Notes and Internet search engine

•    Business/Management knowledge: Good knowledge of overall company information (history, successes, value offering)
•    SanlamConnect Recruitment/Selection policy, governances and practices
•    Sanlam brand and image representation
•    Advertising and marketing
•    Manpower planning
•    Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act
•    Targeted recruitment sources (i.e.: worksites, universities etc.)
•    Candidate profiles (Competencies, skills, qualifications, demographic fit etc.)
•    SanlamConnect Remuneration and Benefits (basic, commission structure, pension, medical aid, tax, group life etc.)
•    Interviewing, referencing and screening knowledge and skills
•    FA/ Employment contracts and contracting process

Personal qualities  

•    Customer Focus 
•    Cultivate Innovation 
•    Drives Results 
•    Collaborates 
•    Being Flexible and Adaptable 
•    Business Insight 
•    Decision Quality 
•    Plans and Aligns 
•    Builds Networks 
•    Communicates Effectively 
•    Persuades 

Process for application

•    If you meet the above criteria, and is interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV.
•    The closing date for applications is 25 March 2026.

Turnaround times

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.  

The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.

Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.