OUTbound Referral 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.

What do you get OUT? 

• 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.

We offer our employees:

• A winning, fun and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
• Great Rewards and Recognition programs.
• Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension fund, Group life and Disability benefits)

• Growth opportunities (we hire talent, train skill and promote values driven leaders from  within)
• Wi-Fi on campus  and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app
• Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice and Financial Coaching for you and your members of household.
• A chance to give back (Staff Helping SA OUT volunteer program) and much more.

Job Description

Role Overview

You will be required to interact with clients, increase sales, and elevate customer experience. If you're a top performer that can align yourself with our organization Values of Awesome Service, Passionate, Honest, Human Dynamic, recognition and can wisely use resources and deliver results consistently while working on a performance based salary system then you might be the next OUTie.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Cold Calling, Convert OUTbound lead/quotes to sales in terms of the minimum quantity and quality targets
• Interact with customers to offer guidance, point out products, and assist them in making purchasing decisions.
• You will be required to talk (telephonically) to potential OUTsurance clients and get them interested in signing up by informing them of the benefits that our product holds while adhering to the quality measures in place.
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge in order to supply customers with the best, accurate information
• Utilize persuasion techniques when necessary to close sales
• Handle customer phone calls and emails in a polite, professional, and prompt manner
• Work towards achieving individual and team objectives and be accountable for sales results
• Perform as a team-player, participate in activities contributing to the overall objectives of the organisation

Qualifications

• Matric
• FAIS Regulatory Exam
• Recognized Qualification depending on previous advice-giving roles.

Experience

• Previous Call Centre experience in Telesales.
• Experience in short term insurance industry will be advantageous. 

Additional Information

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.

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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1. Read the full job description and requirements on this page carefully before applying — tailor your application to what the employer actually asks for.
2. Update your CV and save it as a PDF. Make sure your contact details, most recent experience and qualifications are easy to find.
3. Click the apply button on this page to complete your application on OUTsurance's own careers site. The employer manages the shortlisting process directly.
4. Have certified copies of your ID and qualifications ready. Many South African employers request them once you are shortlisted.
5. Applications close on 4 September 2026. Submit well before the deadline — late applications are normally not considered.
6. Keep a record of what you submitted and when. If you have not heard back within a few weeks of the closing date, it is acceptable to follow up politely.

If OUTsurance shortlists you for the OUTbound Referral 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.