Administrative Assistant at Santam Insurance

Job description

Position Details

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.

Are you keen to join Santam's team of high performers? View available vacancies and apply online. All appointments will be made in line with the Santam Employment Equity strategy. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Position Description

Santam Agriculture, Menlyn Pretoria has a position available for an Administrative Assistant who will provide full support to Business Unit Head and Manager Business Development – Crop Insurance.

Key Responsibilities

General secretarial duties:

• Diary management
• Travel & accommodation arrangements
• Personnel administration
• Leave administration
• Appointment documentation filing etc
• Broker administration:
• Appointment documentation
• General communication documentation
• Orders, accounts & payments

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/grade 12 certificate
• Secretarial diploma/office management diploma
• 3-4 years Secretarial/PA experience
• Experience working as a PA in Short-term environment
• Must be proficient in compiling agendas, reports and minute taking
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point & Internet)

Skills:

• Telephone Etiquette
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, verbally and in writing
• Must be able to plan & prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reasoning skills
• Accuracy

Competencies

• Client Service Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Resilience
• Handling Information
• Gathering Information
• Oral Communication