Receptionist

Date: 2 Sept 2026

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who we are?

Sanlam Investments
Sanlam Investments is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clients’ best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Group’s balance sheet,Sanlam Investments has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda.

Sanlam Investments is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.

What will you do?

Key responsibilities

Manage and Maintain Standards of:
- Office Administration:
  - Reception, Telephony, Courier and Postal Services.
  - Manage the drivers trips and vehicles
  - Archiving) of documents (off and onsite).
  - Stationary Services
  - Managing of canteen queries, conducted monthly reconciliations, and ensured timely payment processing.
  - Meeting room bookings (scheduling, catering and upkeep)
  - Manage seat allocations hybrid teams
  - Facilitate visiting staff
  - Daily inspections of all SIG equipment, meeting rooms and services
  - Log calls with the relevant service teams (facilities, IT, Caterign, etc)
  - Facilitate/vet/process all utility bills/invoices
  - Assist the driver with all airport deliveries and collections
  - Coordinate all health and safety matters for the SIG floors/departments
- Building Management:
  - Oversee onsite Equipment/Furniture.
  - Ensuring that the environment in which staff operates is safe, comfortable and conducive to accommodate the delivery of high productivity, the optimal utilization of the office space in the most cost effective manner.
  - Executing, managing of all tasks related to the setting up or moving teams or departments
  - Managing of Consumables/Equipment.
  - Managing all aspects (including utilities) of the SIG businesses to ensure a safe environment

Competencies

Technical Competencies:

Computer literate in MS Office.
Strong administrative and organizational skills

Behavioral Competencies:

Ability to maintain a professional and calm demeanor at all times.
Ability to operate in an unstructured environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to act independently as well as part of a team.
Pro-active approach and a lateral thinker.
Bilingual and excellent interpersonal skills.
Consistently professional, polite, friendly and courteous.
Attention to detail.
Prepared to be dedicated and display a high level of commitment including work hour flexibility.
Comfortable to interact with all levels of staff.
Excellent people engagement and relationship-building skills when dealing with staff, visitors, and clients.

Minimum requirements

Grade 12 with 5 years related experience.

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 ensure 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.