Commercial Retention Advisor

Company Description

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 28 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values.

Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022.  Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT.

Job Description

Our Commercial Retention Advisors are responsible for having crucial conversations when need be. It is their responsibility to retain clients and make sure these clients remain part of the OUTsurance family.

Dealing with client queries and complaints on all levels in a competent, efficient and professional way, in accordance with the quality standards that are in place and in accordance with the values of OUTsurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric qualification or equivalent qualification
• 2 years Client Care or Retention experience
• FAIS accreditation is essential
• Applicants that have been working in the financial services industry prior to December 2010, preference will be given to applicants with their FAIS Regulatory Exams (RE1) completed. Applicants without prior financial advice experience will not be prejudiced

Additional Information

Required Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Sales and/or Client service oriented
• Attention to detail/Quality oriented
• Resilience
• Deadline and results oriented/Work standards
• Initiative
• Enthusiastic and passionate about the job and the company
• Effective at planning and organisation/Work management
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Judgment/Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Tolerance for stress
• Extensive sales experience is essential
• Previous call centre experience - preferably in a sales or retention environment
• Ambitious
• Highly Motivated
• Driven
• Customer service enthusiasts
• An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of Awesome Service, Dynamic, Honest, Human, Passionate and Recognition.

Skills:

• Selling skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Extensive sales experience is essential
• Previous call centre experience - preferably in a sales or retention environment
• Negotiations
• Keyboard skills
• Administration skills
• Influencing
• Practical learning

Behavioural Attributes

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity.
• Passionate about delivering excellent service.
• Takes ownership and accountability for results.
• Shows respect for customers and colleagues.
• Displays professionalism and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.

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2. Update your CV and save it as a PDF. Make sure your contact details, most recent experience and qualifications are easy to find.
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5. Applications close on 3 September 2026. Submit well before the deadline — late applications are normally not considered.
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If OUTsurance shortlists you for the Commercial Retention Advisor position, preparation makes the difference. Work through these steps:

• Research OUTsurance before the interview — look for their official website, social profiles and any recent news. Interviewers expect you to know why you want to work there specifically.
• Go through the job description above and prepare a specific example from your own experience for each of the main duties. Most interview questions will be drawn from what the advert emphasises.
• Structure your answers with the STAR method — Situation, Task, Action, Result. Concrete stories with measurable outcomes are far stronger than general claims about your abilities.
• Prepare two or three thoughtful questions to ask the panel — about the team, how success is measured in the role, or growth opportunities. It signals genuine interest.
• Plan your logistics early. Confirm whether the interview is in person in Centurion or online, and arrive or log in at least ten minutes early.