Sanlam was established as a life insurance company in South Africa but has since transformed into a diversified financial services group that operates across the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets, with listings on the Johannesburg, A2X and Namibian stock exchanges. In 2018 the Group celebrated its centenary as well as 20 years since demutualisation and listing in South Africa and Namibia. Sanlam is one of the largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 43 countries and has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent.
The Group's four business clusters (Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets and Santam) house the Group's business operations. The Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the four clusters, assisting them in realising their strategies and meeting their business objectives. The Group Office is responsible for governance and for the Group's centralised functions, which include: Finance, Actuarial and Risk Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Market Development and Sustainability.
What will you do?
This role exists in our Group Secretariat department which is focused on establishing and maintaining appropriate governance structures and mechanisms to enable good corporate citizenship within the regulatory environment as well as ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and listing requirements.
The company secretariat administrator will perform company secretarial and general office support to the assistant group company secretaries, which includes but is not limited to maintaining statutory records, end-to-end meeting administration, travel arrangements, calendar/diary management and KYC matters.
What will make you successful in this role?
- Prepare minutes frameworks ahead of all exco, committee or board meetings.
- Prepare, plan and collate input for agendas and drive matters arising feedback. Obtain and collate reports required for meeting packs, within pre-determined timeframes, which are to be distributed via Diligent and/or PDF.
- Prepare and circulate written resolutions.
- Maintain physical and digital statutory records which includes minutes, resolutions, company registers, share registers, resolution registers and beneficial ownership registers.
- Maintain company records at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). File annual returns, amend directorships, lodge any requisite amendments or documentation within the prescribed period.
- Co-ordination of meetings: annual calendars, arrange venue, parking, catering and IT Support.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to prepare the annual corporate calendar.
- Assist with KYC related matters, with input from the assistant group company secretary.
- Assist with stakeholder management matters.
- Provide support to board and/or committee members as required.
- General office management
- Filing
- Office resource management
- Travel and accommodation arrangements
- Booking of venues and meeting rooms
- Catering arrangements
- Accounts and payments if required
- Grade 12 and Diploma/Certificate (Office Administration or related qualification)
- 5 years relevant administration/secretarial experience at senior/executive level
- Exposure to Diligent Board or similar platform.
- Secretarial Support
- Administration
- Manages various Stakeholder queries and support
- Knowledge and proficiency in working with Reservation Management platform.
- Ability to provide effective secretarial support to an audience that may include, employees, investors, shareholders, stakeholders, clients, and others.
- Good working knowledge and skills in the completion of daily activity sheets accurately; ensure
- that relevant system/s are always fully updated with all calls and outcomes.
- Strong skills and ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically and effectively to an audience that may include, employees, investors, shareholders, clients and others verbally and through announcements, newsletters, memos, annual reports, status reports and other media. Deal with any internal or any external client queries to the individual/team that the Secretary/PA supports.
- Strong ethical principles and integrity to maintain confidentiality and comply with organisations values.
- Proficiency in maintaining and managing company records, registers, and documents in compliance with legal requirements.
- Awareness of regulatory requirements related to corporate filings, disclosure, and compliance obligations specific for financial services is advantageous.
Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Action orientated - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
Were 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 four business clusters Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
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.
The closing date for applications is 17 October 2023.
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.
