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Wealth Assistant

Network Finance


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NFC025234-ULR-1

If youre a client-focused financial services professional who enjoys keeping things organised ensuring seamless client service and supporting wealth management professionals behind the scenes this Wealth Assistant opportunity could be your next career move. Join a professional wealth management environment where attention to detail service excellence and relationship management are highly valued.
Duties & Responsibilities
Our client operates within the wealth management and financial services sector and is seeking a Wealth Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to Wealth Planners and Advisors. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth implementation of client investment instructions preparation of client reviews and ongoing servicing of a sophisticated client base.

The successful candidate will act as a key support function within the wealth team assisting with new business implementation client administration portfolio reviews and general wealth management support activities. You will work closely with advisors service providers and clients to ensure exceptional service delivery and efficient execution of client instructions.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a highly organised individual with experience within the investment or wealth management industry who enjoys working in a fast-paced client-centric environment and wants to further develop their career within financial services.
Key Responsibilities
  • Process new business for new and existing clients.
  • Implement client investment and insurance instructions in consultation with the Advisor.
  • Submit relevant documentation to service providers and obtain implementation confirmations.
  • Communicate implementation updates and confirmations to clients.
  • Gather and analyse investment values fund performance statistics and relevant client information.
  • Prepare compile and coordinate client review documentation and proposals.
  • Facilitate payments on behalf of clients through corporate saver accounts.
  • Schedule meetings and manage advisor diaries.
  • Record client interactions and maintain accurate client records.
  • Update and maintain client databases in accordance with company policies.
  • Perform beneficiary risk ratings and screenings.
  • Assist with wealth management projects and ad hoc initiatives.
  • Proactively manage workflow and ensure all client instructions are executed efficiently and accurately.
Job Experience and Skills Required
  • Matric (essential).
  • 2-3 years experience within the investment or financial services industry.
  • Previous administrative experience within financial services is essential.
  • Strong working knowledge of investment products and financial service provider processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fluent in both Afrikaans and English.
  • Ability to navigate and utilise service provider platforms and online systems effectively.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Competency Requirements
  • Client Service Excellence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Initiative and Proactivity
  • Results Orientation
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multi-tasking Ability
  • Organisational Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Strong Follow-through
  • Positive and Professional Attitude


Apply now!
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I also specialise in recruiting within the following areas:
- Financial Managers
- Financial Accountants
- Financial Controllers
- Chartered Accountants
- Group Reporting & Consolidation Accountants
- Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals

If you have not received a response within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will however remain on our database for future suitable opportunities.

For more information contact:
Ulrike Groenewald
Recruitment Consultant

Required Experience:

Junior IC