Job Description

Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market.We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. 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 financial advisors to realise their worth.Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique – and want to inspire you to realise this worth.This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities.What will you do?The primary function of this role is to provide support to the Business Manager in terms of the following: Output/Core Tasks:Office and diary managementMail and information managementTravel arrangementsOrganising and preparation of meetings; functions; presentations; conferences; workshops; satellite broadcasts, video conferences etc.Preparation of documents and the distribution thereof for the aboveMinute takingConsolidate and provide relevant reportsSupport Sales Managers with secretarial duties as requiredAssist with adhoc requestsWhat will make you successful in this role? Qualification and Experience:Grade 12Secretarial Qualification/DiplomaA minimum of two years Secretarial/Personal assistant experience.Previous experience in a Sales environment will be an advantage. Knowledge and Skills:To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:Service Request system (SRS)Amex Travel systemComputer literacy (specifically advanced knowledge and well developed skills with regards to MS-Office) Personal Qualities:Cultivates InnovationClient centricityResults drivenCollaborationFlexibility and adaptabilityCommunicates effectivelyPlans and alignsDecision qualityOptimizes work processesTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. The closing date for applications is 10 March 2025. The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.Build a successful career with usWe’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 five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.