Personal Assistant (PG06): SanlamConnect: Gauteng South Region: Kimberley

Purpose of the Role

The primary function of this role is to provide support to the Business Manager in terms of the following:

Output/Core Tasks:
•    Office and diary management
•    Mail and information management
•    Travel arrangements
•    Organizing and preparation of meetings; functions; presentations; conferences; workshops; satellite broadcasts, video conferences etc.
•    Preparation of documents and the distribution thereof for the above
•    Minute taking
•    Consolidate and provide relevant reports
•    Support Business Manager with secretarial duties as required
•    Assist with adhoc requests

Overview of Role Responsibilities (Level 1-13)

Administration- Level 2 - Process Operator
Conduct data entry into company systems, and review and verify the information to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Document Management- Level 2 - Process Operator
Maintain files and records.

Document Preparation- Level 2 - Process Operator
Use standard office software to carry out basic formatting of letters, memoranda, and routine reports.

Work Scheduling and Allocation- Level 2 - Process Operator
Organize own work schedule each day in line with changing priorities.

Operations Management- Level 2 - Process Operator
Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.

Required Skills

Planning and Organizing - Intermediate
Works at an intermediate level to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives. Typically works with guidance.

Verbal Communication - Basic
Works at a basic level to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, and policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically works under close supervision.

Policy and procedures - Basic
Works at a basic level to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives. Typically works under close supervision.

Computer Skills - Basic
Works at a basic level to understand and effectively use standard office equipment and standard software packages to support business processes. Typically works under close supervision.

Work Scheduling - Basic
Works at a basic level to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets. Typically works under close supervision.

Maintains the Relationship - Basic
Works at a basic level to cultivate and sustain positive interpersonal connections, fostering trust, collaboration, and effective communication to support enduring professional relationships. Typically works under close supervision.

General Experience

Qualification and Experience: 

•    Secretarial Qualification/Diploma
•    A minimum of two years Secretarial/Personal assistant experience
•    Previous experience in a Sales environment will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:
•    Service Request system (SRS)
•    Amex Travel system
•    Computer literacy (specifically advanced knowledge and well developed skills with regards to MS-Office)

Education

Managerial Experience

Not applicable

Required Behavioural Competencies

Turnaround Times

The closing date for applications 21 September 2026.

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

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.