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A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support various operational tasks. The candidate should possess strong skills in Microsoft Office and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry. Key responsibilities include scheduling, correspondence preparation, data analysis, and client query resolution. The ideal candidate should demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers growth opportunities within a reputable organization.
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
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Performs routine administrative duties such as drafting correspondences, scheduling appointments, organising and maintaining data, as well as assisting internal and external stakeholders Responsibilities Administration
Produce, update, and provide best practice support on a wide range of Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems.
Business Meetings/Events Arrangement
Schedule appointments, make arrangements for meetings and conferences, and organize travel plans, following instructions to ensure more senior colleagues or a senior executive make the best use of their time.
Correspondence
Prepare routine letters, email, minutes of meetings, and reports for approval by more senior colleagues or a senior executive.
Document Preparation
Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
Work Scheduling and Allocation
Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
Data Collection and Analysis
Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
Insights and Reporting
Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.
Budgeting
Monitor and analyze data using budgeting systems and protocols.
Personal Capability Building
Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
Operational Compliance
Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.
Procurement
Support others by carrying out simple procurement tasks. Involves following established procedures.
Handle inbound/outbound calls, guide clients, and resolve queries using strong numerical and investment knowledge.
Demonstrate company values, manage own tasks and time, and collaborate effectively.
Follow standardized processes to meet daily admin and production standards.
Ensure adherence to service and quality standards through checks on own work.
Broaden skills to enhance contribution and support business needs.
Matric and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the Financial Services Industry.
Degree is advantageous.
Computer literate - MS suite of products (Excel, Word, Schedule, E-mail, Internet).
Knowledge and experience of processing.
Ability to work under pressure, Initiative, Good judgement and problem-solving skills, analytical, good Interpersonal skills and positive attitude, ability to work both independently and within a team context.
Sound consultation, collaboration & influencing skills.
Disciplined planning / organizing skills & execution of duties.
Sharp servicing of all claim stakeholders.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills in this field.
Detail focused, thorough, analytical, and diligent.
Creative critical thinking skills.
Empathy
Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review
Directs Work Drives Results Ensures Accountability Manages Complexity Optimizes Work Processes Plans and Aligns Tech Savvy
NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent
29 December 2025 , 23:59