Sales Support Assistant (PG07): Gauteng North Region (Lynnwood) x2 positions

Sanlam; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking an entry-level Administrative Support Specialist to provide assistance to financial intermediaries. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant administrative experience in the financial services sector. This full-time role emphasizes client centricity and effective communication, aiming to enhance operational efficiency within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in a Broker or Advisor Services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and administration support to intermediaries.
• Assist intermediaries with product information.
• Process and monitor new business submissions.

Skills

Administrative experience

Client Centricity

Insurance product knowledge

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

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Who are we? Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market. We’re about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors and helping them realise their worth.

This is an administrative support position that reports directly to an Operations Manager in the region. The SSA role provides sales support and administration to Sanlam intermediaries and regional sales management.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and administration support to intermediaries, including quotations
• Assist intermediaries with relevant product information
• Process and monitor new business submitted
• Monitor and report on relevant sales information to intermediaries/management
• Support initiatives to increase the take up of technology with intermediaries
• Provide limited after-sales service

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous

Knowledge And Skills

• A minimum of 2 years relevant administrative experience within the financial services industry is preferred
• Prior experience within a Broker or Advisor Services environment is preferred
• Insurance product experience and knowledge of relevant quotation processes and systems is preferred

Personal Qualities

• Cultivates Innovation
• Client Centricity
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Treating Customers Fairly

Turnaround times

The shortlisting process will start after the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process depends on progress and manager availability. The closing date for applications is 11 November 2025.

The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications after the closing date.

Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us. We’re committed to transformation and embracing diversity to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative