Administrative Assistant

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.

Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.

Job Description

The candidate will be expected to perform (but not limited to) the following secretarial duties:

• Managing the management teams’ calendar, screen incoming calls and correspondence and respond independently when possible.
• Employee administration and general administration
• Liaising with external business partners
• Arranging and coordinating all meetings
• Preparing presentations
• Arranging travel plans and itineraries (local and international)
• Preparation of records such as agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings, including minute taking.
• Budget management and reconciliations
• Coordinating and compiling all executive and management reports

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 with mathematics
• A 3 year Tertiary qualification (advantageous)
• 5 to 10 years experience as a Personal Assistant or Administrative Assistant
• Computer literate (advanced level of MS Office)
• Current experience with regards to preparing presentations
• Proven track record as a personal assistant to a senior manager
• Experienced at working with highly confidential information
• Analytical thinking
• Information seeking
• Drive for results
• English - Read and write well (fluent)
• Afrikaans – be able to understand and follow a conversation
• Organizational skills
• Good aptitude for statistical analysis (you need to enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets)
• Report writing and minute taking
• Networking and collaborative skills
• Organisational commitment
• Teamwork and co-operation

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good judgement
• Strong attention to detail