Independent Agent Opportunity at Scorpion Legal

Scorpion Legal Protection (Legal Expenses Insurance South Africa Limited) is seeking self-driven, motivated individuals to join its sales operations as Independent Agents in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This commission-based opportunity is ideal for goal-orientated individuals looking to build an independent revenue stream within the financial services and legal protection sector. In this role, agents market and sell comprehensive funeral and legal insurance products primarily targeted at the stop-order market segment.

As an Independent Agent reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will operate as an entrepreneurial brand ambassador, initiating direct community outreach, conducting product activations, and explaining affordable financial protection products to everyday South Africans. You will have full flexibility in organizing your sales pipeline and meeting prospective clients while leveraging trusted national brand recognition.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Promote, market, and sell funeral and legal insurance policies to prospective and existing individual clients.
• Explain complex policy terms, pricing structures, and product benefits clearly to match customer financial needs.
• Assist clients in navigating digital application workflows using mobile quoting applications.
• Generate high-quality stop-order sales leads and achieve consistent personal sales production targets.
• Maintain trustworthy, long-term professional relationships with clients to foster repeat business and policy retention.
• Plan and coordinate independent daily travel and community sales activations across designated Gauteng areas.
• Ensure strictly ethical marketing standards compliant with FAIS regulatory guidelines.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong intrinsic motivation to achieve uncapped commission earnings.
• Confident, articulate verbal communicator with an empathetic customer service disposition.
• Disciplined self-starter capable of managing personal schedules, appointments, and field visits independently.
• Resilient problem solver with a positive attitude when conducting direct consumer sales.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Agents gain firsthand sales experience within South Africa's competitive financial services landscape. Scorpion provides foundational product training, compliance guidance, and direct support from regional sales leaders. Outstanding performers build extensive client networks and can transition into dedicated agency management or specialized financial advisory roles.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position as it is strictly a commission-based freelance role. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for entry-level insurance sales agents, the estimated remuneration is approximately R4,500 – R12,000 per month in commission, depending entirely on individual sales performance and volumes. Please note that this is an industry estimate.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Eligible candidates should submit their updated curriculum vitae via email to 📧 recruitment@scorpion.biz or contact 066 010 1208, quoting reference number SLP-001-IA-26 in the email subject line. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 01 December 2026.

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Basic knowledge or prior experience in direct sales and marketing.
• Must possess a functioning smartphone or laptop with reliable internet connectivity.
• Own transport or reliable travel arrangements to attend client meetings and activations.
• FAIS Fit and Proper status with a clean credit and criminal record (RE5 accreditation is advantageous).
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and basic administrative skills.