Administration Assistant

Job DescriptionTo deliver timely and accurate administrative support that enables the efficient operation of the functional area and contributes to overall team effectiveness.

• Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity Identify and escalates potential risks that may lead to increased costs.
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
• Adhere to Organisational values and service standards and interact with and communicate with customers accordingly.
• Ensure first time resolution of customer queries or complaints and take ownership of any requirements and follow up on queries handed over to other parties or areas to ensure delivery on agreed timelines and Service Level Agreements.
• Meet set turnaround times while ensuring own availability, reliability and accuracy.
• Propose improvements on internal processes that impacts service levels and customer satisfaction within area of accountability.
• Ensure own product knowledge and guidance provided is technically accurate and collects feedback to help improve customer service.
• Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics.
• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.
• Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work.
• Produce high quality work by adhering to predefined standards and procedures and in accordance with compliance and governance standards.
• Work with enhanced processes and procedures to maintain operational efficiencies.
• Deliver work in an accurate manner to ensure consistent results.
• Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality.
• Adhere to quality standards, turnaround times and Company policies and procedures.
• Complete relevant administration, reporting and updating of information accurately and on time.
• Provide timeous reports on operations, performance and audit findings.
• Report on transactional activity progression within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability.
• Seek out regular performance feedback and put actions in place to improve and enhance performance.
• Identify activities to address own development gaps.
• Create own personal development plan and review plan with team leader or manager.
• Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance.
• Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends.
• Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity by working together to achieve team goals.
• Value individual contributions and respects diversity in the team.
• Share information and knowledge that benefits the team.

 

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

22/10/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.