Personal Assistant

4 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Santam Full time

Who are we?
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. What will you do?
This is a key supporting role with a high level of responsibility and impact. This position will primarily work with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Santam Client Solutions in reporting, planning, scheduling, and organizing tasks to keep time and attention focused on company goals, projects, and priorities.
What will make you successful in this role?
Executive Support
Assist the CFO and COO with daily administrative duties and complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that include managing an active calendar of appointments
Complete credit card expense reports
Draft reports, letters, and proposals; prepare and coordinate oral and written communication
Plan/organize and schedule events such as meetings, business luncheons, or client dinners
Support the business leader with external commitments.

Management Support and Liaison
Serve as the administrative liaison to the various Business Units Heads and manage board and senior management activities, which include:
Coordinating quarterly management meetings
Compiling and distributing management meeting packs
Schedule and attend team meetings
Assist in preparing the agenda of MANCO and/or EXCO meetings
Prepare minutes of these meetings, distribute them timeously and follow up on assigned action items.

Qualifications and Experience
Completed Grade 12
Business related post matric qualification is preferred
Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an a Personal Assistant in a corporate team and/ or responsible for supporting senior management

Knowledge and Skills
Reservation Management
Secretarial Support
Administration
Manages various Stakeholder queries and support

Personal Attributes
Communicates effectively - Contributing dependently
Plans and aligns - Contributing dependently
Action orientated - Contributing dependently
Optimises work processes - Contributing dependently Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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