Why Liberty Group is the best place to work

The company's name and logo, taken from the Statue of Liberty is imbued with meaning of freedom and opportunity.

The financial services company is hiring! Here's what you need to get through their door.

Founded in 1957, The Liberty Group started as a local life insurer but has since grown into a pan-African financial services company. They now offer the following services (and need employees like you to service their clients in the following areas too):

  • Asset Management,
  • Investment,
  • Insurance,
  • and Health Products.
  • Liberty boasts a workforce of more than 6 000 employees, all of which share one common goal: to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them achieve financial success. Abeda Rabaney, Talent Acquisition Manager elaborates, “Our thirst for knowledge is embodied by a group of outstanding people who give our clients the tolls and advice needed to achieve success.” The insurance company currently boasts a client base of over 3 million people.

    Operating in 16 countries on the African continent, the group continually seeks to engage, develop, recognise and reward those who make the company great. “This is the most rewarding job you will ever have, in all aspects: free time, remuneration, recognition and more,” says a Cape Town based Certified Financial Planner.

    So why should you work for Liberty?

    Everywhere you go, job seekers have become selective about their choice of employer. You know that areas such as career development, the culture of the company and compensation play a critical role in choosing your next employer. Liberty understands your needs – so much so that they were recognised as the Top Employer in South Africa for the 7th time in 2016. HR Best Practices Survey, and independent research body found that the company:

  • provides exceptional employee conditions,
  • nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation,
  • demonstrates its leadership status in the HR environment,
  • is always striving to optimise its employment practices,
  • and is always striving to develop its employees.
  • Get a sneak peek into their company culture here! 


    And they’re hiring!

    Liberty is always looking for financial advisers as well as professionals in operations, marketing, human resources and more. If you think you have the drive and entrepreneurial spirit to join Liberty, we have the inside scoop to help you get your foot in the door:

    On your CV and application form to Liberty, be sure to show them that you possess the skills they covet.

    To further stand out from the crowd, you should definitely highlight the following characteristics in your cover letter too (but only if it’s true!)

    Basic skills you need to promote when applying for a job at The Liberty Group:

  • Communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Team work: supporting & co-operating skills
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Adaptive
  • Able to take initiative
  • Basic computer skills
  • Interacting & presenting skills
  • Analysing & interpreting skills
  • Bonus:  Additional benefits at some branches include prizes for top performers and free lunch on Fridays for teams that exceed their targets.

    Does Liberty sound like a great place of work for you? Let us know here. 

    Perfect your CV and cover letter so that you can secure an interview at Liberty. Apply today!