Regional Assistant at Santam Insurance

What will you do?

An exciting position has become available for a Regional Assistant to the Head of Broker Services North. The successful incumbent will be based at the Centurion office.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The incumbent will play a key role in supporting the Head of Broker Services North, Regional Managers and relevant staff in the division. The incumbent may be required to handle confidential documents and information requiring utmost discretion.

What will make you successful in this role?

The candidate will be expected to perform (but not limited to) the following secretarial duties:

• Managing diaries, screen incoming calls and correspondence and respond independently when possible.
• Employee administration (record keeping), general administration (orders, accounts and payments).
• Liaising with external business partners.
• Arranging and coordinating all meetings.
• Preparing of presentations.
• Ordering office supplies.
• Ordering marketing material.
• Arranging detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Arranging events or conferences by organising for facilities and catering, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling event budget.
• Forging strong relationships with internal staff.
• Assist with new recruit on-boarding and decommissioning
• Directing preparation of records such as agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings, including minute taking.
• Monthly budget management and reconciliations.

Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12 with a secretarial diploma/qualification or relevant qualification
• 3 - 5 years related experience as a personal assistant
• Computer literate - MS Office
• Knowledge of short-term insurance advantageous