Personal Assistant: Governance, Compliance & Finance

Who are we? Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam. What will you do?

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide administrative, coordination and governance support to senior leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing executive diary management, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and confidential support across governance, risk, compliance and finance activities.What will make you successful in this role?

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to senior leadership team within Sanlam Group Technology
• Manage executive calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs, minutes, and governance documentation
• Coordinate committee and management meetings
• Provide administration support for across Governance, Risk Compliance and Finance
• Process payments, invoices and related corporate administration accurately and timeously
• Prepare presentations, reports, and business correspondence
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and special events
• Manage office operations, supplies, and ad hoc administrative requests
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality across systems, platforms and engagements
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with vendors and external stakeholders
• Receive and host vendors and external stakeholders professionally Qualification
• Matric certificate
• Administrative or Personal Assistant qualification

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal assistant or Senior Administrative Support role
• Experience supporting governance, risk, compliance, or finance functions or senior leadership functions will be advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot or similar productivity tools)
• Experience with travel coordination and meeting administration. Knowledge and Skills Maintain work standards and quality verification Record Keeping Processing transactions and conduct simple calculations Data Collection and processing of transactions Procedures KnowledgePersonal Attributes Plans and aligns - Contributing independently Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently Communicates effectively - Contributing independently Optimises work processes - Contributing independentlyBuild 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.Core Competencies Being resilient - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independentlyTurnaround 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. Closing date: 27 July 2026****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 key components to ensuring 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.