Active Jobs at AVBOB South Africa

Description

• We are seeking a dedicated and professional Administrative Assistant/Secretary to support two of our General Managers with various administrative, assistant and organisational tasks. If you're highly organised, have an eye for detail, and enjoy handling multiple responsibilities, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
• You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric.  In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package.  You will be working for an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.
• Assess and prioritize incoming physical mail, e-mails and ensure that the General Managers receives the necessary communications promptly.
• Support the General Managers by compiling reports, presentations, and other key documents needed for meetings, conferences, or executive discussions. This includes gathering information, organizing data, and formatting it into clear and professional documents.
• Review and proofread documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors to ensure that they are accurate and polished before submission to the General Managers or other stakeholders.
• Take charge of the General Manager’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and conferences. Ensure that all appointments are well-organised, with adequate time for preparation and follow-up.
• Handle all aspects of travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and creating detailed itineraries. Ensure that the General Manager’s travel plans are efficient and meet business requirements.
• Organise all documents and materials needed for meetings or business trips, ensuring the General Managers has everything they need for smooth operations, such as itineraries, agendas, and relevant documentation.
• Draft and distribute agendas prior to meetings, ensuring that all necessary participants are informed. Arrange for any catering, logistics, or venue bookings required for smooth and efficient meeting operations.
• Ensure the General Managers prepare visual aids, presentations, and reports for various meetings, such as Exco meetings, board meetings, and other strategic sessions.
• Welcome Visitors and Answer Inquiries: Receive visitors in a professional and friendly manner. Ensure they are properly directed to the appropriate meeting room or individual based on their needs and appointment schedules.
• Answer incoming calls in a polite and professional manner, transferring calls or taking detailed messages for the General Managers or other team members. Ensure that important information is accurately conveyed to the right person in a timely manner.
• Manage both paper and electronic filing systems, ensuring that documents, reports, and correspondence are properly archived for easy retrieval. Organise records to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
• Monitor and manage office supplies inventory, anticipating needs and placing orders to ensure that essential supplies (e.g., stationery, printing materials) are always available.
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion. Safeguard any personal or corporate data and follow appropriate protocols for managing confidential documentation

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Secretarial Certificate or related qualification
• At least 3 years of relevant secretarial experience
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong proficiency with office equipment and computer software (spreadsheet, word processing, database management)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Friendly and professional attitude when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

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Description
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform cleaning tasks and ensure high hygienic standards in the offices.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Minimum Grade 10

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Cleaning experience will be a definite advantage

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Ability to communicate in English will be a definite advantage
• Good interpersonal skills

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Description

• The above-mentioned position exists at the Johannesburg Broker Office and will report to the Area Manager: Broker
• Services. The incumbent will be responsible to ensure the effective management of a team of Insurance Brokers inorder to achieve business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Recruitment, training and management of brokers
• Developing and expanding markets

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

• Grade 12
• A suitable industry entry qualification within the requirements of the Financial Services Board
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 - 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognised qualification
• Clear ITC
• Clear criminal record
• RE5 certificate
• RE1 will be an advantage
• Driver’s license, own reliable transport and cell phone

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Have proven success in the Marketing of Life Assurance for at least three years
• Training and managements of brokers

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Drivers’ license and have own reliable transport
• Must have good communication skills
• Computer skills
• Administration skills

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Description

• The above-mentioned position exists within the Legal Services department. The purpose of the job is to provide commercial and insurance legal advice, interpretation, maintenance and implementation of legislative requirements and processes. Provides timely advice on all legal matters including those on contract, commercial, governance and regulative issues.

Consultation with Management and Employees

• The incumbent is to remain updated on AVBOB’s operations, policies and related legal matters to ensure that updated legal advice is provided.
• Ensure that the business rights are protected through preventative and remedial action or in the event of disputes, to start legal action with the assistance of outside legal counsel.
• Assessing and advising effectively to minimize and control risks to the company and ensure that the systems, controls and processes are appropriate and relevant.
• Advise the Management of the organisation of their rights, responsibilities and obligations in business transactions.

Provide Legal Advice

• Provide professional support and advice to the Manager: Legal Services as and when required and attend to management responsibilities as a whole.
• Researching and analysing implications of case law, legislation and regulatory matters that would affect the Group and reporting them to the Manager: Legal Services.
• Provide civil and commercial litigation advice after the proper research of precedents and interpretation of legal records such as legislation and case law. Will be able to determine the advisability of defending or prosecuting a lawsuit and will then develop strategies and arguments in preparation of cases.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations and ensure thereafter that legal documents and other contractual documents are effectively drafted, drafted, reviewed, interpreted and vetted.
• Advise on/review/prepare legal contracts, documents, briefs and opinions.
• Advise on applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to each type of activity undertaken by each business unit and impact of any changes in such rules and regulations on these activities.
• Managing external legal resources when required and would for instance brief external attorneys whenever it is a company decision to prosecute a particular offender or whenever it is required that the company is to defend itself from a particular law suit.
• Provide pro-active legal assistance and advice on various legal issues like commercial contracts, dispute resolution and on matters in relation to regulatory and governance.
• Use skills in interpreting applicable laws, regulatory policies and procedures, case laws, legal search, identify, manage and mitigate risk and strengthen business support.
• Advising on legal issues referred by management such as commercial agreements, corporate and governance issues, internal legal documentation, contracts with suppliers, landlords and related issues

Requirements

• A relevant 4-year qualification (LLB)
• Must be an Admitted attorney
• Experience of MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel)
• 4 Years post-admission relevant experience that includes 2 years’ experience in insurance and financial regulatory advisory matters
• Insurance Act and Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act experience

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Description

• We are looking for a highly motivated, resourceful individual with a "Can Do" attitude and strong work ethic to join our ICT Service Desk team.
• You should have experience in managing multiple incidents, requests and problems. Microsoft 365 knowledge, and a good understanding of windows installation, software and database management systems. Solid experience in managing SLA and Customer Feedback.
• Delivering 1st-line support service via the calls received via the active service desk, receiving incidents and service requests via various mediums including telephone, email. Troubleshoot to identify, assess, resolve and escalate software/hardware and application-related faults within set Service Level Agreement.
• Logging call details accurately on the active service desk and escalate calls to 2nd line support when required.
• Track all outstanding queries, and ensure they are resolved within specified SLA.
• Attending system-related meetings when required for input and advice purposes and provide feedback to supervisor and team.
• Good understanding of Web Application System and monitoring, identify the latest business trends for support purposes and report these to the supervisor.
• Assist with the documentation of knowledge base and providing required training to customers.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• IT Diploma or A+ and N+
• 5 years of experience in the first line support
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals - MS-900
• ITIL V4 Certificate
• Valid driver’s license

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Description

• Conduct funerals and cremations
• Preparation and care of the remains of the deceased
• Responsible for quality and condition of funeral equipment
• Execute mortuary operations
• Coffining and Embalming
• Maintain funeral records
• Maintenance of the fleet
• Keeping the mortuary in hygienic order
• Assist with preparations and repatriation of bodies for out-state-burials
• Prepare the deceased for viewing and assist with all collections of deceased
• Take care of all equipment
• Maintain Image and Client Service

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Valid drivers’ license (Min 3 years from date of first issue)
• Valid PDP (Desired)
• 2 – 3 Years functional experience in the Funeral Industry/Execution of Funerals