Guardrisk, the market leader in cell captive insurance, is seeking a highly experienced and professional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive, confidential support to its CEO and Executive Team in Sandton. This permanent, onsite role is critical for managing office operations, anticipating executive needs, and ensuring seamless coordination at the highest level of the organization.
Job Details
Position Title: Personal Assistant (Executive Assistant to Exco)
Reference Number: MMH251212-2
Location: Guardrisk Head Office, Sandton, Gauteng
Employer: Guardrisk (Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Cluster)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Role Family: Administration
Work Model: Onsite (Remote Opportunity: None of the time)
Industry: Insurance / Financial Services
Posted Date: [Imputed: 20 January 2026]
Closing Date: 22 January 2026
About Guardrisk
Guardrisk is the undisputed market leader in cell captive insurance and alternative risk transfer solutions in South Africa. Renowned for innovation, we design custom insurance cover for clients and are registered for all statutory classes of non-life and life insurance business. This role operates at the heart of our executive leadership.
Role Purpose
To act as the Executive Assistant to the Exco team, providing comprehensive support to the CEO and Executive Team while assisting with general office operations. The position demands the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, offer solutions, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12).
- A relevant qualification in Office Administration.
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency with project management tools/software.
- Ability to design and edit professional graphic presentations.
Experience:
- 5+ years of secretarial experience.
- 3+ years of Executive PA experience supporting a senior leader within the financial or insurance industry.
- 5+ years of exceptional project coordination and planning experience.
- Proven experience dealing with Board members, senior executives, and diverse stakeholders with high professionalism.
- Demonstrated experience managing deliverables with utmost integrity and confidentiality.
Duties & Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support:
- Proactively manage the Exco team’s schedules, anticipating needs for meetings and commitments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal/external matters, exercising judgment to reflect executive style.
- Coordinate all Exco meetings, travel, and events; prepare agendas, minutes, and complex presentations.
- Compose correspondence, maintain contact lists, and handle confidential information.
- Screen calls and correspondence independently.
Office & Stakeholder Management:
- Support office operations, manage supplies, escalate facility issues, and ensure records are kept.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, Board members, and all stakeholders.
- Contribute to a client-centric culture and deliver on service level agreements.
- Control expense claims, prepare invoices, and identify cost-effective solutions.
Self-Management:
- Continuously develop expertise, contribute to innovation, and take ownership of career development.
Competencies
- Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- High levels of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and trustworthiness.
- Advanced ability to multitask, manage time, coordinate, and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, initiative-driven, flexible, and adaptable.
What We Offer
- A permanent, senior-level position at the headquarters of a market-leading insurance firm.
- The opportunity to work directly with C-suite executives in a dynamic industry.
- A role that values professionalism, confidentiality, and strategic support.
- A stable career within the extensive Momentum Metropolitan Holdings group.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet all the stringent experience and qualification requirements should apply through the official Guardrisk/Momentum careers portal before the closing date.
Prepare to submit:
- A comprehensive CV detailing your 5+ years secretarial and 3+ years executive PA experience in financial services.
- Certified copies of your Matric certificate, Office Admin qualification, and ID document.
Closing Date: 22 January 2026
Important Notice:
- Verify the legitimacy of this advert on the official company career page.
- Industry-specific experience (Insurance/Finance) is a mandatory requirement.
- This is a strictly onsite role in Sandton.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This is a premier PA role for a seasoned professional. It offers unparalleled exposure to executive decision-making within a specialized and innovative sector of the insurance industry. The level of responsibility and confidentiality required makes this a career-defining position for an ambitious administrative expert.
Final Thoughts
If you are an accomplished Executive PA with over 5 years of experience, including 3 years specifically supporting senior leaders in insurance/finance, and you possess exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and technical proficiency, this role at Guardrisk represents the peak of your profession.
Apply now to become the strategic right hand to our leadership. Applications close 22 January 2026.
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