Senior Administration Specialist Job Opportunity at – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Company:
Job Type: Full-Time
Reference Number: JR-80275
Closing Date: 19 June 2026
Industry: Financial Services / Insurance
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Senior Administration Specialist Vacancy – Old Mutual

Are you an experienced administration professional with a background in the insurance industry? Old Mutual is currently recruiting a Senior Administration Specialist to join its dynamic Mass Foundation team in Port Elizabeth. This exciting opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong administrative, reporting, stakeholder management, and go-to-market strategy experience.

As one of Africa’s leading financial services providers, Old Mutual offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer outcomes while building a rewarding career in a respected organisation.

About the Role

The Senior Administration Specialist will provide expert administrative support, coordinate worksite activations and marketing initiatives, manage reporting requirements, and act as a subject matter expert on worksite management systems and processes.

The successful candidate will support operational effectiveness through quality administration, stakeholder engagement, training support, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Worksite & Marketing Activation Support

• Coordinate worksite activations and wellness days.
• Support marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Monitor and execute lead-generation campaigns.
• Coordinate branding and promotional materials for events.
• Engage with external stakeholders for activation planning.
• Support events during evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Administration & Reporting

• Deliver administrative support aligned with company procedures.
• Utilise worksite and lead management systems.
• Compile reports and research findings.
• Conduct quality assurance checks.
• Meet service delivery and productivity standards.

Training & System Support

• Act as a subject matter expert for worksite management tools.
• Train and support users on relevant systems.
• Guide and mentor junior administrative staff when necessary.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with managers, intermediaries, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure quality service delivery and accountability.
• Manage workload effectively while meeting deadlines.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse information and provide operational recommendations.
• Monitor objectives and provide stakeholder feedback.
• Contribute to process enhancements and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this opportunity, candidates should have:

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within the insurance industry
• Valid driver’s license
• Own reliable vehicle
• Experience with go-to-market strategies
• Strong administration and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel moderately

Advantageous Qualification

• Marketing qualification

Required Skills

• Business Reporting
• Communication Skills
• Market Planning
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Teamwork
• Project Coordination
• Administrative Management
• Event Coordination
• Operational Support

Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Decision Quality
• Accountability
• Work Planning and Alignment
• Process Optimisation
• Technical Proficiency
• Complexity Management
• Leadership Support Skills

Why Join Old Mutual?

Old Mutual is a leading African financial services organisation operating across 14 countries. The company provides a diverse range of financial solutions spanning life insurance, savings, banking, lending, asset management, and property insurance.

Employees benefit from:

• Career growth opportunities
• Professional development
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Exposure to large-scale financial services operations
• Meaningful work that impacts communities across Africa

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications before 19 June 2026 at 23:59.

Applications will be considered in line with Old Mutual’s Employment Equity Plan and transformation objectives.

Application Deadline: 19 June 2026