Executive Personal Assistant

Date: 30 Apr 2026

Location:

Midrand, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Miway is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella – all managed online. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way – free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the “what-ifs” of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Accountability, Attitude, Energy, Creativity and Professionalism. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to Miway’s core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then Miway is the place for you!

What will you do?

MiWay is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Personal Assistant to provide dedicated
support to our Business Insurance Executive Head, in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the financial services or insurance sector and demonstrate a strong
understanding of secretarial and general office duties. The successful candidate will be required to manage
calendars and independently schedule appointments. Prepare records such as agendas, notices, minutes and
resolutions for meetings. Arranges travel plans / itineraries and compiles documents for travel-related meetings.
This role requires exceptional discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with
the highest level of confidentiality.

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

• Manage the Executive Head (Business Insurance) calendar, travel arrangements, and daily administrative duties
• Provide executive support including meeting preparation and document management
• Process invoices, raise purchase orders, and manage proof of payments
• Oversee company credit cards, fleet cards, and Business Uber account
• Provide administrative support to the Business Insurance Management Team
• Take accurate minutes and track follow-up actions
• Maintain records and filing systems
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders professionally
• Support departmental projects, audits, and internal events
• Manage office supplies and assist with general admin for the department

Minimum Qualification Required

• Grade 12/Standard 10/NQF 4
• A diploma or certificate in Business Administration or similar qualification is
advantageous

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant, preferably within financial services or insurance industry, is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with financial systems and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required Knowledge

• Reservation Management
• Secretarial Support
• Administration
• Manages various Stakeholder queries and support

Personal Attributes

• Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
• Action orientated - Contributing independently
• Optimizes work processes - Contributing independently
• Presentable and well groomed.
• Dependable and approachable.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Customer focus - Contributing independently

Drives results - Contributing independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Being resilient - Contributing independently

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.

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. DEADLINE: 8 March 2026

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and
opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us
to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce,
reflective of the demographics of our society

At Miway we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.