Sanlam Careers – Personal Assistant

Job Description:

Mirabilis a subsidiary of Santam has an opportunity for a responsible Personal Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support in a well-organised and timely manner. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide, executive, administrative and development support to the CEO as well as to the Senior Leadership Team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage executives’ schedules and acts as liaison for executive team
• If required, assist event co-ordinator in planning company events, meetings and employee team building activities or special projects.
• Prepare minutes of these meetings, distribute them timeously and follow up on assigned action items.
• Communicate with the staff on the CEO’s behalf and coordinate logistics with high-level meetings both internally and externally.
• Draft reports, letters, and proposals; prepare and coordinate oral and written communication with CEO.
• Assist in preparing the agenda of MANCO and/or EXCO meetings.
• Preparing Board minutes and distributing them timeously.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Plan/organise and schedule events such as meetings, business luncheons, or client dinners.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• PA diploma or certification would be considered an advantage
• MS Office and English proficiency
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload
• 5 years proven work experience as a Personal Assistant
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Up to date with latest office gadgets and applications

Qualification & Experience:

• Bilingual
• Ability to handle pressure
• Eloquent / articulate
• Confident and assertive
• Well groomed, presentable and professional

Job Details:

Company: Sanlam

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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