Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Company: Momentum Metropolitan Holdings
About the Company
Momentum Metropolitan, through its well-established brands—Metropolitan, Momentum, Momentum Multiply (wellness and lifestyle rewards), Guardrisk, and Eris Property Group—delivers innovative financial solutions to individuals and businesses. We support people in building savings, protecting assets, and planning for the future, while also helping companies support and reward their employees through a variety of advisory platforms and broker networks.
Visit: www.momentummetropolitan.co.za
Note: Applicants are encouraged to confirm the authenticity of this listing via our official careers portal.
Role Purpose
To ensure the efficient functioning of the business unit by offering high-level administrative support to the Department Head (Line Manager) and providing broader assistance to the department.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Qualification in office administration, secretarial studies, or a related field
Experience
- 4 to 8 years of relevant administrative experience (essential)
- Experience supporting a manager or team (essential)
- Office management experience (essential)
- Exposure to the insurance industry (advantageous)
- Experience in event coordination (advantageous)
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with relevant business systems (preferred)
- Understanding of budget tracking and management
- Strong organizational and planning capabilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Typing and document preparation
- Project coordination skills
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities
Internal Operations
- Manage and coordinate the Line Manager’s calendar, ensuring seamless scheduling with both internal and external parties
- Maintain and update departmental email groups and headcount data
- Organize logistics for meetings, trainings, and departmental events—includes venue bookings, catering, and budget management
- Provide administrative support (agendas, presentations, minutes) for meetings and workshops
- Oversee travel arrangements for the Line Manager and departmental team
- Coordinate office housekeeping matters, including air conditioning, furniture, and space optimization
- Support the onboarding process for new team members (equipment, profile setups via Jira)
- Ensure digital filing systems are organized and accessible
- Record all training activities for the department
- Manage internal communications and ensure distribution from the appropriate email sources
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide professional, reliable advice and support to internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain and build positive relationships across teams
- Ensure service levels are consistently met
- Recommend improvements to client experience and service delivery
Core Competencies
Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication (verbal & written)
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Team-oriented mindset
- Professional demeanor and composure under pressure
- Adaptability and responsiveness to change
- Ability to follow processes and procedures effectively
