Personal Assistant: SanlamConnect: Gauteng South Region (Bloemfontein) (PG06) Rerun

Sanlam; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam Life Ltd in South Africa seeks a dedicated Secretarial/PA professional to back the Business Manager in the Bloemfontein office. The role emphasizes organization, scheduling, travel coordination, and documentation support.

You will handle diary management, correspondence, meeting logistics and reporting, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and secretarial qualification or diploma.
• Minimum two years of secretarial/PA experience.
• Sales experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office and travel systems.

Responsibilities

• Office and diary management.
• Mail and information management.
• Travel arrangements.
• Organising and preparation of meetings; functions; presentations; conferences; workshops; satellite broadcasts, video conferences etc.
• Preparation of documents and the distribution thereof for the above.
• Minute taking.
• Consolidate and provide relevant reports.
• Support Business Manager with secretarial duties as required.
• Assist with adhoc requests.

Skills

Planning and Organizing

Verbal Communication

Policy and Procedures

Computer Skills

Work Scheduling

Maintains the Relationship

Education

Grade 12

Secretarial Qualification/Diploma

Tools

SRS

Amex Travel

MS-Office

Job description

Who are we?

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.

Purpose of the Role

The primary function of this role is to provide support to the Business Manager.

Output/Core Tasks

Overview of Role Responsibilities

• Office and diary management
• Mail and information management
• Travel arrangements
• Organising and preparation of meetings; functions; presentations; conferences; workshops; satellite broadcasts, video conferences etc.
• Preparation of documents and the distribution thereof for the above
• Minute taking
• Consolidate and provide relevant reports
• Support Business Manager with secretarial duties as required
• Assist with adhoc requests

Required Skills

Planning and Organizing

- Intermediate
Works at an intermediate level to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives. Typically works with guidance.

Verbal Communication

- Basic
Works at a basic level to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, and policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically works under close supervision.

Policy and procedures

- Basic
Works at a basic level to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives. Typically works under close supervision.

Computer Skills

- Basic
Works at a basic level to understand and effectively use standard office equipment and standard software packages to support business processes. Typically works under close supervision.

Work Scheduling

- Basic
Works at a basic level to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets. Typically works under close supervision.

Maintains the Relationship

- Basic
Works at a basic level to cultivate and sustain positive interpersonal connections, fostering trust, collaboration, and effective communication to support enduring professional relationships. Typically works under close supervision.

General Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• Secretarial Qualification/Diploma
• A 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 system
• Computer literacy (specifically advanced knowledge and well developed skills with regards to MS-Office)

Managerial Experience

Not applicable

Required Behavioural Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Plans and Aligns
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Collaborates

Turnaround Times

The 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 04 November 2026.

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.

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.