About this role
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Who are we?</b></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span><span><span style="color:black">Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span><span><span style="color:black">We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. 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 financial advisors to realise their worth. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:30.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:black">Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique – and want to inspire you to realise this worth.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:30.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:black">This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities.</span></span></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will you do?</b></H2> </div><div><p>This is a four month fixed term contract position. The primary function of this role is to provide support to two Business Managers and the Broker Sales Manager in terms of the following:</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Output/Core Tasks:</strong></span></p> <p><br>• Office and diary management<br>• Mail and information management<br>• Travel arrangements<br>• Organizing and preparation of meetings; functions; presentations; conferences; workshops; satellite broadcasts, video conferences etc.<br>• Preparation of documents and the distribution thereof for the above<br>• Minute taking<br>• Consolidate and provide relevant reports<br>• Support Business Managers and Broker Sales Manager with secretarial duties as required<br>• Assist with adhoc requests</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will make you successful in this role?</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Qualification and Experience:</strong></span><br>• Grade 12<br>• Secretarial Qualification/Diploma<br>• A minimum of two years Secretarial/Personal assistant experience.<br>• Previous experience in a Sales environment will be an advantage.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Knowledge and Skills: </strong></span></p> <p><br>To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:<br>• Service Request system (SRS)<br>• Amex Travel system<br>• Computer literacy (specifically advanced knowledge and well developed skills with regards to MS-Office)</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Personal Qualities: </strong></span><br>• Cultivates Innovation<br>• Client centricity<br>• Results driven<br>• Collaboration<br>• Flexibility and adaptability<br>• Communicates effectively<br>• Plans and aligns<br>• Decision quality<br>• Optimizes work processes</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Turnaround time</b></H2> </div><div><p>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. The closing date for applications<strong> 17 July 2026.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>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. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Build a successful career with us</b></H2> </div><div><p>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.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our commitment to transformation</b></H2> </div><div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span><span><span style="color:#333e48"><span>The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>