Job Description

Who are we?

At SanlamAllianz, we are proud to be the largest pan-African, non-banking financial services organisation on the continent. With operations across 26 African countries (excluding South Africa), our diverse portfolio spans life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Guided by our core values of

Innovation, Care, Integrity, and Collaboration

, we are committed to realising our vision of being the most admired financial services group in Africa. We foster a high-performance, energising, and inclusive culture where employees feel cared for, empowered, and challenged to deliver their best work. At SanlamAllianz, we believe that when people are inspired and supported, they live with confidence -- and together, we achieve excellence.

What will you do?

The successful candidate will provide high-level support to the CEO of SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and members of his leadership team by ensuring the smooth and efficient management of office, administrative, and event-related responsibilities. The role requires a trusted professional who can work with discretion, agility, and collaboration across multiple geographies across the continent.

What will make you successful in this role?

The Executive Personal Assistant will be responsible for:

Diary and travel management: Proactively managing complex calendars, meetings, and international travel arrangements. Process coordination: Coordinating payments, approvals, and related administrative activities with accuracy and timeliness. Event and office coordination: Supporting with internal events, leadership meetings, and workshops to ensure seamless execution. Stakeholder engagement: Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships with professionalism, tact, and discretion. Information management: Preparing documents and support with correspondence as and when required Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with other Personal Assistants and teams across the SanlamAllianz HUB as well as different operating entities to ensure alignment and efficient flow of information. Support with ad hoc projects and tasks that may arise from time to time.
Qualification and Experience
Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar senior administrative role, preferably supporting senior executives. Experience with coordinating local and international travel arrangements is critical. A relevant diploma or degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field will be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
Advanced digital proficiency: Strong command of MS Office Suite and collaboration tools (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Zoom) with the ability to adopt new platforms quickly. Organisational excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, remain detail-oriented, and deliver under pressure. Professional communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage confidently with senior stakeholders across diverse contexts. Judgment and confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive information responsibly, always exercising discretion and sound judgment.
Personal Attributes
Cross-cultural sensitivity and diplomacy when engaging stakeholders across operating entities. Collaboration and teamwork, working seamlessly with other Personal Assistants and leadership teams to ensure alignment and shared success. High emotional intelligence, demonstrating empathy, maturity, and professionalism in complex situations. Agility and adaptability, thriving in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and time zones. Proactive problem-solving and initiative, anticipating needs and providing practical solutions with minimal direction.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

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.

Build a successful career with us

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.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.