Regional Secretary at Sanlam Group

The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Sanlam values is embedded in all roles. Applicants must exhibit their commitment to the values as part of the application process.

• Lead with courage
• Serve with pride
• Care because we respect each other
• Act with integrity & accountability
• Grow value through innovation & superior performance
   

What will you do?

• Serve as a direct support to the Regional Manager and the region at large.
• Ensuring that the rep recruitment process is adhered to in line with company requirements.
• Management of the regional manager’s diary.
• Audit of new business within the region.
• Timeously compile monthly reports & Business stats within region.
• Assist with capturing of new business within the region.
• Typing general correspondence and minute taking.
• General office duties: faxing, filing, e-mail, petty cash and assisting with other functions on an adhoc basis.
• Ensure effective audits and expense management controls
• Department operations and office management
• Vendor and supplier and customer management
• Management of admin/clerical employees
• Good understanding of regulatory and statutory environment
• Compile, manage and interpret Reports
   

Qualification & Experience

• Matric
• Administration Diploma or Degree qualification an advantage
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel is essential.
• Experience in the Insurance industry an advantage.
• Proven working experience in a customer service environment with emphasis on administration or in a P.A capacity.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm.
   

Knowledge And Skills

• Proven working experience in customer service environment required

Personal qualities

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use initiative.
• Team player.
• Deadline driven.
• Quality orientated.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer Service Orientated.
• Ability to work under pressure