To drive sales growth of Funeral Plans and Life Insurance within Personal Banking through proactive outbound telesales and virtual client engagement.…
| Job Title | Copy of Entrenchment Universal Banker |
| Employer | Standard Bank |
| Reference Number | 80456839A-0001 |
| Category | Bank |
| Location | 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Contractor |
| Date Posted | 9 October 2026 at 23:59 |
| Closing Date | 25 October 2026 at 23:59 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | Not disclosed |
About this Copy of Entrenchment Universal Banker position
Introduction
To drive sales growth of Funeral Plans and Life Insurance within Personal Banking through proactive outbound telesales and virtual client engagement. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on identifying client protection needs, converting sales opportunities into appropriate insurance solutions and consistently achieving defined sales and cross-sell targets, while delivering a positive client experience and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
About the Company
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively sell and cross-sell Funeral Plans and Life Insurance products through outbound telesales and virtual client engagement.
- Identify client insurance and protection needs through effective questioning, product recommendations and needs-based sales conversations.
- Execute outbound sales campaigns, engage prospective and existing clients and convert opportunities into successful insurance sales.
- Clearly explain insurance product features, benefits, premiums and policy conditions, ensuring clients make informed decisions.
- Accurately capture and process insurance applications, maintain client records and track sales performance in line with FAIS, compliance and operational requirements.
Required Qualifications
- National Certificate in Banking (NQF 5), FAIS-recognised, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Must meet the applicable FAIS Fit and Proper requirements for the role.
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 12 months' continuous experience in a target-driven telesales or outbound sales environment, preferably within banking, insurance or financial services.
- Experience engaging clients telephonically, identifying sales opportunities and promoting products or services.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets, handle objections and convert client conversations into successful sales.
- Basic understanding of insurance products, particularly Funeral Plans and Life Insurance, would be advantageous.
- Experience working with sales targets, conversion rates, customer relationship management systems and sales reporting.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Checking Things
- Convincing People
- Developing Expertise
- Embracing Change
- Meeting Timescales
Technical Competencies:
- Application & Submission Verification (Consumer Banking)
- Banking Processes & Procedures
- Client Acceptance & Review
- Customer Understanding (Consumer Banking)
- Processing & Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)
How to Apply
Apply online through the Standard Bank Group careers site using the Apply Link.
Official source: Standard Bank Careers · Last checked: 11 October 2026
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