Personal Assistant

Sanlam Limited; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group based in Bellville is seeking a skilled individual for secretarial support to the Chief Information Officer. The role requires over 5 years of secretarial experience and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Successful candidates will excel in organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment focused on employee growth and development. The closing date for applications is 27 January 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years secretarial experience.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in an IT environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Chief Information Officer.
• Manage diaries and prioritize tasks.
• Assist in organizing meetings and events.

Skills

Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Secretarial skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Analytical thinking

Education

Grade 12

Project admin qualification

Job description

Location: Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Who are we?

Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. Sanlam Life and Savings consists of the following business units: Retail Mass, Corporate, Risk and Savings, Glacier and various business enabling functions. The Sanlam Life and Savings Office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the four clusters, as well as performing governance oversight that includes assurance provided by second line of defense functions in SLS, to enable us to meet our business objectives.

Sanlam Risk and Savings (SRS), which is one of the businesses within SLS, offers risk solutions to various segments within the market.

What will you do?

• Secretarial support to the Chief Information Officer:
• Excellent diary management.
• Time and priority management.
• Accurate collation of agendas and documentations for timely distribution of electronic board/forum/management meeting packs.
• Assist in arranging venues, catering, equipment, and other logistics for meetings.
• Assisting in all logistics of special events, information sessions, conferences etc.
• Administration:
• General office management:
• Ordering of office supplies.
• Run the office regarding office infrastructure and services.
• Internal and external communication/liaison with key stakeholders.
• Ad hoc requests:
• Assistance with PowerPoint presentations.
• Visitor access and parking.
• Minute taking (as and when required).

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Project admin qualification will be an advantage.

Experience:

• At least 5 years secretarial experience.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point.
• Working experience within an IT environment will be an advantage.

Knowledge:

• Business ethics and communication methods and processes.
• Organisational impact (red tape, protocol, confidentiality etc.).
• Business knowledge will be an advantage.
• An understanding of the Sanlam structures, committees and processes will be an advantage.
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written) in English.
• Analytical thinking.
• Concern for order and accuracy.
• Plans and aligns.
• Influencing and gaining commitment.
• Stress tolerance.
• Computer Skills.

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 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.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing dependently

Customer focus - Contributing dependently

Drives results - Contributing dependently

Collaborates - Contributing dependently

Being resilient - Contributing dependently

Turnaround time

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.

Closing date: 27 January 2026

Our commitment to transformation

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.