Administrative Assistant – Leading Brokerage, Cape Town

Full-time, Permanent, Work
Cape Town, CBD
Posted 6 days ago

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE

A leading brokerage in central Cape Town, aiming to provide clients with financial advice that takes into account a holistic view of their financial objectives, requirements and circumstances. They are looking for an organised and efficient administrative assistant who has had some exposure to the insurance industry, to assist 4 Financial Advisors with the processing of all financial administration for new and existing clients, record keeping and data-capturing.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Communicating with clients telephonically and electronically.
  • Compliance – FICA, FAIS & Due Diligence (data gathering and filing).
  • Data Capture –on CRM system (Elite Wealth) – updating existing and new client info & record keeping (workflows/tasks).
  • Forms administration (Prepopulating apps, sending to clients, managing the return and capturing of the forms/submitting to the Financial Institute) – for investments, risk, medical aid and Employee Benefits.
  • Processing instructions – redemptions, Section 14, 37 & 42 Transfers, ad hocs and switches for local and offshore investments for clients.
  • Preparing client quotes and comparisons with the various Financial Service Providers.
  • Working with the Paraplanner to prepare client proposals.
  • Preparation of reports, agendas, presentations and spreadsheets for internal meetings and meetings with clients.
  • Ad hoc admin support as and when required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies: 

1. Work experience and industry exposure

  • Matric is essential, a diploma or undergraduate degree is desirable.
  • A minimum 2-3 years’ previous administrative experience within an insurance, investment or asset management environment and experience with a CRM system preferably Spotlight or Elite Wealth.
  • Experience at a financial advisory company is essential.

2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients and financial service providers/institutions effectively and respond to queries and deal with complaints in a calm and rational manner.
  • Good telephonic manner.

3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills

  • A highly organised and efficient individual who can multitask and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Systems oriented with good attention to detail and the ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • A proactive, service oriented individual who uses their initiative to ensure excellent service and that performance is always of a high standard.

4. General

  • Ability to analyse and understand insurance policies with a knowledge of industry’s professional terminology.
  • Basic related product knowledge including Life cover, Disability, Retirement Annuities, Endowments, Preservation Funds, Pension and Provident Funds, Living Annuities and Medical Aids is advantageous
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) is essential, experience with Spotlight / Elite Wealth is a distinct advantage.
  • A highly honest and ethical individual who is confidential and discreet.
  • Comfortable with a corporate culture and able to conduct oneself professionally within legal and financial environments.

Interested?

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Closing date for applications: 25 May 2026

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Office & Support, Finance, Insurance
Interested?Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above
Salary range:Market Related (commensurate with work experience and qualifications)
Nature of contract:Permanent
Hours of work:08h00 – 16h30 or 08h30 – 17h00 (Monday – Friday)
Location:Cape Town, CBD         
Reporting to:Office Manager
Closing date for applications:25 May 2026
Benefits:18 days leave, Group Risk Life Cover and Income Protection, Group RA.

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