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Executive Personal Assistant | Tygervalley

Executive Personal Assistant | Tygervalley

Sanlam GroupZA
13 days ago
Job description

Job title : Executive Personal Assistant | Tygervalley

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : November 15, 2025

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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.
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