Associate Consultant: Risk & Retirement | Menlyn Maine, Pretoria, Gauteng | Permanent

Designation: Associate Consultant: Risk & Retirement | Menlyn Maine, Pretoria, Gauteng | Permanent

Category: Administration and Operations

Job Level: Skilled technical and academically qualified workers, junior management, supervisors, foremen and superintendents

Posted by: PSG Financial Services

Posted on: 23 Jul 2026

Reference Number: POS39778

Closing date: 02-Aug-2026

Position Type: Permanent

Location: Menlyn

Overview:

VACANCY | ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT: RISK & RETIREMENT**| MENLYN MAINE, PRETORIA, GAUTENG| PERMANENT**

PSGs commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups, and we encourage people with disability to apply.

Job description:

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Risk and Retirement Associate Consultant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in risk management, retirement consulting, and employee benefits. As a Risk and Retirement Associate Consultant, you will work closely with experienced consultants to deliver innovative retirement, pension, and risk solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will gain valuable exposure to employee benefits, financial analysis, client relationship management, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic consulting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support consultants in delivering retirement, pension, and employee benefits consulting services.
• Analyse financial, retirement fund, and insurance data to develop client insights and recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Assist in the implementation and review of retirement and risk management solutions.
• Participate in client meetings and coordinate follow-up actions.
• Liaise with insurers, retirement fund administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor industry developments and legislative changes affecting retirement and employee benefits.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to benefit reviews, renewals, and benchmarking exercises

Minimum requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 (B.Com degree advantageous)
• NQF5 Wealth Management Certificate (B.Com degree advantageous)
• Completed RE5 (Representative First level exam)
• 5 years relevant Financial Services experience in a similar role
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and at least one other of the official South African languages
• Own vehicle and drivers’ license

Competencies required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent numerical and data analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

How to apply:

Candidates interested must apply on the PSG Careers website https://www.psg.co.za OR browse vacancies https://bit.ly/3bD2iAk by no later than 02 August 2026. By submitting your application, you are giving PSG Financial Services implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.