Description:
Graduate Agent – Community Finance & Fintech
Company: The Mzansi Stokvel Company
Structure: The Mzansi Stokvel Company is a division of Digital Landscape (Pty) Ltd.
Location: Johannesburg, Cape Town and surrounding townships (field-based with digital support)
Job Type: Contract / Commission-based
Education Requirement: Completed diploma or degree (mandatory)
About the Role
The Mzansi Stokvel Company is modernising one of South Africa’s most trusted financial traditions — the stokvel. We are recruiting Graduate Agents to work directly in communities, supporting stokvels to transition from informal and cash-based systems to safe, structured, digital group savings.
This is a field-facing role suited to graduates who are passionate about financial inclusion, community upliftment, and fintech.
Graduate Agents act as the trusted link between communities and a secure digital stokvel platform.
Key Responsibilities
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Engage directly with stokvel groups, community members, and local leaders
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Educate members on safe, compliant digital stokvel practices
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Onboard new stokvel groups onto the Mzansi Stokvel platform
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Support member registration, KYC/FICA onboarding, and basic app usage
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Facilitate group information sessions and stokvel workshops
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Promote transparency, governance, and scam awareness
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Build and manage a personal pipeline of stokvel groups
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
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Completed diploma or degree (Marketing, Finance, Business, Community Development or related fields)
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Strong communication skills in English and at least one local language
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Comfortable working in township and community environments
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Confident using smartphones, apps, and basic digital tools
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Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Community-focused and people-oriented
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Confident presenting to groups
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Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
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Passionate about financial education and empowerment
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Previous experience with stokvels, savings groups, sales, NGO work, or community outreach is advantageous
Earning Potential
This is a performance-based role:
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Commission earned per stokvel group successfully onboarded
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Ongoing earning potential as groups remain active and grow
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High performers may progress into senior agent, regional, or training roles
This is not a call-centre or desk-based position. Earnings are directly linked to field activity and community engagement.
Why Join The Mzansi Stokvel Company
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Be part of a national financial inclusion initiative
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Gain hands-on experience in fintech, compliance, and community finance
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Work with a platform built on regulated banking partnerships
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Create measurable impact in real communities
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Build a strong foundation for a career in fintech, banking, or development
How to Apply
Apply online via the Mzansi Stokvel website
Only candidates with a completed qualification will be considered.
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