About this role
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Who are we?</strong></span></p> <p>Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will you do?</b></H2> </div><div><p>Responsible for utilising data science to deliver value to our clients and business. This includes providing statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modelling, simulation, machine learning and optimisation to discover trends, opportunities and threats. Findings should be shared regularly with business users in a collaborative fashion. Remains current with developments in data science technology and methodologies. Must have proficiency in ML language e.g. R, Python or Julia. Must be proficiency in SQL. Requires moderate supervision.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will make you successful in this role?</b></H2> </div><div><p>Data Quality</p> <ul> <li>Analyse and profile source data.</li> <li>Assist in the creation of data quality rules and mappings.</li> <li>Monitor and investigate data quality issues.</li> <li>Support the delivery of data quality reporting and insights.</li> </ul> <p>Metadata Management</p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate and complete metadata records.</li> <li>Support business users in the capture and maintenance of metadata.</li> <li>Assist with metadata reporting and analysis.</li> <li>Support metadata solution enhancements and configuration activities.</li> </ul> <p>Platform Support</p> <ul> <li>Monitor platform processes and scheduled jobs.</li> <li>Support user access administration.</li> <li>Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution.</li> <li>Maintain operational and support documentation.</li> </ul> <p>Stakeholder Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Work effectively with business and technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Participate in requirement gathering and analysis activities.</li> <li>Communicate clearly and professionally.</li> <li>Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop new skills.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualification</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Matric.</li> <li>Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Software Development, Data Science, Data Analytics or Information Technology.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Advantageous</strong></p> <ul> <li>Exposure to SQL, reporting tools or data analysis.</li> <li>Understanding of databases and data concepts.</li> <li>Exposure to programming or scripting concepts.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Knowledge and Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Data Analysis.</li> <li>Data Collection.</li> <li>Data Profiling.</li> <li>Problem Solving.</li> <li>Metadata Management Concepts.</li> <li>Data Quality Concepts.</li> <li>Reporting and Dashboarding.</li> <li>Business Analysis Fundamentals.</li> <li>Documentation and Process Mapping.</li> <li>New Technologies and Methodologies.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge and Skills</b></H2> </div><div><div>New technologies and methodologies</div><div>Data Collection</div><div>Data Mining</div><div>IT Data Analysis</div><div>Advanced analytics to address business requirements</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Personal Attributes</b></H2> </div><div><div>Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently</div><div>Decision quality - Contributing independently</div><div>Optimises work processes - Contributing independently</div><div>Plans and aligns - Contributing independently</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Build a successful career with us</b></H2> </div><div><p>We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Core Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><div>Being resilient - Contributing independently</div><div>Collaborates - Contributing independently</div><div>Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently</div><div>Customer focus - Contributing independently</div><div>Drives results - Contributing independently</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Turnaround time</b></H2> </div><div><p>The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our commitment to transformation</b></H2> </div><div></div></div></div><p>The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.</p>