Purpose:
An Employee and Pension Fund Benefit Advisor advises organisations regarding the selection and implementation of appropriate pension and employee benefit products and systems.

Rationale:
This qualification is the result of an industry process where the current unit standard based qualifications are being re-aligned into Occupational Qualifications. The qualification caters for building competences at Levels 5 and 6. There are three-part qualifications enabling the development of new entrants into the occupation and then catering for the further development as the employees specialise and eventually grow to become fully fledged financial advisors.

The effective use of wealth creation tools to grow wealth is essential for the protection and wellbeing of citizens. This industry provides an essential service in support of the development of the country and the achievement of the National Development Plan’s objectives.

The growth of the financial services industry is dependent on the training and education of staff that will be able to provide professional financial services to people across the nation. This qualification will therefore support the National Development Plan and will contribute towards job creation and social harmony; it provides the basis for entry into the industry.

The qualification has relevance for learners in Retirement Funds, Investments, Medical Schemes and Intermediaries. The range includes, but not limited to:
Financial Advisors.
Personal Financial Planners.
Financial Services Call Centre Agents.
Client Service Providers.
Brokers.
Broker Consultants.
Retirement Fund Consultants.
Retirement Fund Administrators.
Trust Fund Officers.
Product Developers.
Consultants who advise on product structure of Retirement Funds.
Principal Officers.
Trustees.
Medical Scheme Consultants.
Senior Administrators.
Retail Mangers who support Advisors and have a back office function.
Collective Investment Scheme Manager.
Account Executives.
Compliance Officers.