Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Closing Date 19 June 2026
Job Description
The Consultant is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing a portfolio of funds, ensuring compliance with quality, time and standards. Driving business development initiatives and contributing to the overall profitability of the organisation. This role requires a strong focus on client satisfaction, business retention, and strategic engagement with key stakeholders, including trade unions and employer representatives.
Key Outputs:
Demonstrate business understanding:
- Gain extensive knowledge of NBC’s products and services to effectively drive revenue growth
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of consultant
- Develop a new business strategy, including a targeted client acquisition list with specific timelines, and
- submit a progress report each month
- Meet the annual new business target of increasing membership under administration per annum
Plan and prepare for fund meeting:
- Prepare for and facilitate Trustee meetings
- Compile Trustee meeting agenda packs
- Arrangement and facilitation of pre-meetings with relevant departments
Assist in compiling financial information:
- Preparation of financial information for Year End i.e. timeous delivery and accuracy of checklist
- Prepare fund budgets
Co-ordinate Trustee Meeting logistics:
- Attend Trustee meetings and compile minutes
- Action queries arising from meetings
Provide service to clients:
- Co-ordinate service delivery to clients
- Facilitate communication with clients regarding Trustee Elections, Member communication, Fund Letters and
- conduct presentations to members/trustees
- Action Section 14 transfers
- Co-ordinate and facilitate Trustee training
- Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and bodies in line with client SLAs and NBC
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in consulting, employee benefits, or financial services
- Strong understanding of fund administration, employee benefits, and financial regulations
- Experience in business development, client relationship management, and stakeholder engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Oice Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- In-depth knowledge of investments relating to the funds
Qualifications:
- A relevant Diploma or NQF 6 Qualification (further studies are advantageous)
- FAIS Compliant with RE5 completed
Skills & Behavioural attributes:
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational and time management capabilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ethical, professional, and results-driven mindset