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Business Intelligence Manager
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To manage a team in implementing the Business Intelligence strategy and translating tactical strategy into actionable goals. Understand the business environment and requirements to analyze data and provide relevant insights for operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making.
- Implement the Business Intelligence strategy aligned with Group strategy and ensure team execution.
- Translate tactical business strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant BI projects aligned with strategic objectives, with specific performance measures and control systems.
- Align processes and systems with Group platform strategy and requirements.
- Drive business profitability through effective BI solutions, focusing on time and cost management.
- Support medium-term improvements to enhance profitability and strategic objectives via BI.
- Promote efficiencies by sharing reusable tools and leveraging existing solutions from other D&A teams.
- Extract data from various sources for profiling and create technical BI requirements or guide the team accordingly.
- Resolve medium to complex data queries as needed.
- Oversee and guide the team on BI business requirement documentation (BRS).
- Provide business summaries for better strategic, tactical, and operational insights and decision-making.
- Analyze information to generate value-added knowledge about the bank's products, channels, service levels, trends, or customers, and mentor the team.
- Develop business intelligence models based on analyzed data, incorporating benchmarking data for future solutions.
- Identify trends, discrepancies, and inconsistencies for decision-making purposes.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business needs and timelines.
- Participate in new projects, designing, defining, and documenting BI solutions per business requirements and ad-hoc information requests.
- Involve in the solution lifecycle: prioritizing, designing, testing, implementing, and validating solutions.
- Evaluate solutions against business cases to ensure benefits are realized.
- Set the team's intellectual agenda and create conceptual frameworks across projects.
- Manage the creation of project outputs like documents and presentations for stakeholders.
- Build and manage partnerships with external experts or providers for BI project delivery.
- Share knowledge and ideas for new or improved data products.
- Provide thought leadership and stay updated with best practices and innovative solutions.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the BI repository.
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Applications will not be accepted after 12/08/25. Please submit applications before the deadline.
All appointments comply with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may voluntarily disclose disability information, which will be kept confidential unless legally required to disclose.
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Intelligence Manager
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A leading cash management company based in Houghton is urgently looking for a Business Intelligence Manager to join their team.
In order to be considered, the following is required:
- Degree in Information Technology Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce or similar
- Latest ITIL and/or COBIT certification (advantageous)
- 5 years of product or technology experience (advantageous)
- 4 years’ experience with the design and implementation of product roadmaps
- 3 years cloud technology big data experience
- Experience in a fast-paced environment with competing demands, multiple partners, networked teams, and evolving needs
Responsibilities:
- Set the technology strategy and innovation for the area of responsibility
- Lead analysis and planning activities
- Set the design for your area of responsibility
- Lead implementation and execution activities
- Lead risk and quality management
- People management
- Drive the organization culture within one’s centre
- Provide leadership to employees within the organization, creating a winning culture and high morale
If you would like to email your CV directly, please send it to
Package & RemunerationPlus Medical Aid, Pension, Risk Benefits, Disability, Funeral Cover, and 13th Cheque for non-management roles.
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Intelligence Manager
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Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:
- Architect, evolve, and sustain robust data frameworks, information repositories, and analytical solutions.
- Guarantee the utmost integrity, safeguarding, and accessibility of data from all origins.
- Optimize the efficiency of data flows, analytical outputs, and visual presentations.
- Champion the development of interactive dashboards, in-depth analytics, and data models for both operational and financial insights.
- Forge strong partnerships with key stakeholders to translate business objectives into valuable, actionable intelligence.
- Oversee the seamless integration of various data streams, ensuring prompt and verified data delivery.
- Direct the rollout, meticulous testing, and ongoing support of our intelligence systems and foundational infrastructure.
- Provide expert technical guidance and expertly resolve system complexities.
- Cultivate robust collaborations with technology infrastructure teams to ensure adaptable and secure solutions.
Your Toolkit of Talents:
- A minimum of five years professional background in an analogous capacity.
- A tertiary qualification in Information Technology or equivalent credentials.
- Profound sector acumen within dynamic consumer-centric environments, such as retail or the hospitality industry.
- An in-depth comprehension of digital commerce frameworks and transactional point-of-sale systems.
- A proven track record utilizing management information systems (MIS) to facilitate both tactical and high-level organizational choices.
- Elevated proficiency in integrating diverse systems, automating processes, and deploying advanced analytics, with a focus on leveraging these tools to deliver scalable business remedies.
- Demonstrated capability in constructing, deploying, and upholding data packages, reporting services, and intricate data models to bolster corporate analytics and reporting needs.
- Extensive mastery in data warehousing, extraction-transformation-loading (ETL) pipelines, and the comprehensive Microsoft BI stack.
- Advanced proficiency in database administration, including server integration, reporting, and analytical services.
- Superior skills in modern visualization tools, data analysis expressions, structured query language, and cloud-based platforms.
- Solid working knowledge of API protocols, data interchange formats, and spreadsheet software.
What Awaits You:
- A highly competitive remuneration package, including attractive incentives that truly reward performance.
- An extensive array of comprehensive employee advantages.
- A truly cooperative, welcoming, and flexible professional atmosphere where your contributions are valued.
Business Intelligence Manager
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- Design, develop, and maintain data architecture, data warehouses, and BI solutions.
- Ensure data quality, security, and availability across all sources.
- Optimize performance of data pipelines, reports, and visualizations.
- Lead the development of dashboards, analytics, and data models for operational and financial reporting.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights.
- Manage data integration jobs and ensure timely, verified data loads.
- Oversee deployment, testing, and support of BI systems and infrastructure.
- Provide technical leadership and troubleshoot system issues.
- Maintain strong collaboration with infrastructure teams to ensure scalability and security.
- Extensive expertise in data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and the Microsoft BI stack.
- Proficient in SQL Server administration, including SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
- Advanced skills in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, DAX, T-SQL, and the Power Platform.
- Experience with cloud-based databases such as Azure SQL and AWS RDS is advantageous.
- Strong working knowledge of REST APIs, OData, JSON, XML, and Microsoft Excel.
- Industry experience in FMCG or retail environments is considered a strong asset.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
- IT degree or relevant qualifications.
- Strong industry knowledge of the FMCG, retail, and/or hospitality sectors.
- Proficient understanding of e-commerce ecosystems and point-of-sale (POS) platforms.
- Experience working with management information systems (MIS) to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Advanced expertise in system integration, process automation, and AI technologies, with a focus on leveraging these tools to deliver scalable business solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain SSIS packages, SSRS reports, and data models to support enterprise reporting and analytics.
Business intelligence Manager (Pipeline)
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A Data Manager manages data and management information analysts at any level, co-ordinating teams or groups of related analysts. This role oversees the validation and processing of large datasets ensuring accuracy and data quality.
Job DescriptionJob Title
Business intelligence Manager
Reports To
Head of Data Analytics / Global BI Director
Job Purpose
The Data Analytics Manager will lead the delivery of advanced analytics solutions across our Global team, managing a team of 8–15 data professionals. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, scalable data solutions using technologies such as Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, AWS, Python, SQL, and R. The successful candidate will foster a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and continuous development, while ensuring alignment with business goals and data governance standards.
Implement and practice Capita Values through practical application of the behaviours required as a VALUES champion and actively pursue our promise of a great experience again and the purpose of helping to enable others:-
Customer First - Always , Fearless Innovation, Achieve Together, Everyone is Valued .
Accountabilities & Activities
- Lead and manage a team of 8–15 data analysts, engineers, and scientists, providing day-to-day direction, performance management, and career development.
- Act as a hands-on technical leader, guiding the team in the design and implementation of data solutions using Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, and Microsoft Fabric.
- Oversee the development of dashboards and analytics products using Power BI, ensuring they meet business requirements and usability standards.
- Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and machine learning models using Python, SQL, and R to support forecasting, segmentation, and operational insights.
- Establish and maintain team standards for code quality, documentation, testing, and version control.
- Design and deliver structured training plans to upskill team members in cloud platforms, analytics tools, and certifications (e.g., PL-300, SnowPro Core).
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning to support individual growth and team capability.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable data solutions and ensure timely delivery.
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Support the Head of Data Analytics in strategic planning, resource forecasting, and delivery governance.
- Lead and manage a team of 8–15 data analysts, engineers, and scientists, providing day-to-day direction, performance management, and career development.
- Act as a hands-on technical leader, guiding the team in the design and implementation of data solutions using Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, and Microsoft Fabric.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Professional Certifications (preferred or in progress):
- - AWS Certified: Data Analytics – Specialty
- Proven experience managing and developing high-performing data teams.
- Strong technical expertise in Snowflake, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Python, and R.
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and AWS Glue.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example through hands-on technical delivery.
- Experience in agile delivery, sprint planning, and backlog management.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Judgement Skills
- Balances team development with delivery priorities and business needs.
- Makes informed decisions on technical design, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
- Evaluates project outcomes and identifies opportunities for team and process improvement.
- Encourages experimentation while maintaining delivery discipline and governance.
Freedom Of Action
- Leads the day-to-day operations of the analytics team with autonomy.
- Makes independent decisions on team structure, training plans, and delivery approaches.
- Acts as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Dimensions
- Supports budgeting and cost optimisation for analytics projects.
- Contributes to revenue growth through data-driven client solutions.
- Manages a team of 8–15 data professionals.
- Drives adoption of modern analytics tools and practices.
- Leads team development, training, and certification initiatives.
- Builds strong relationships across business units and with external clients.
- Build strong relationships and influence key decision makers.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to change.
About Us
Capita is an award-winning contact centre service company with fully hosted global delivery centres trusted by global leading brands to transform their Customer Experience.
We’re here to help get you to your future — whether it’s to gain worldclass customer service experience or grow with our variety of skills and experiences, we are here for you! If you have the ambition to go far and the imagination to see beyond the ordinary, there’s no better place to be.
Our services span multiple sectors, locations and businesses from retail industry, healthcare, government education to employment, working together to create better outcomes for all.
Our Mutual Park Offices boasts a 6-star green rating aligning with our carbon neutral strategy and offers our team improved facilities, amenities and multi-faceted transport options. The on-site benefits include a gym, a doctor and clinic, a creche, multiple restaurants and food stores, a pharmacy, a hairdresser and a spa.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Basic salary
- Medical Aid
- Provident fund, Group life, funeral and disability benefit
- Annual Performance Incentive: We offer an annual performance incentive based on target %, rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication.
- Global Colleague Networks: We provide opportunities for participation in global colleague networks, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
- Community Engagement: We offer 8 hours for opportunities to give back to the community through our socio-economic development programmes.
- Annual Leave: We provide annual leave days more than statutory requirements, ensuring our employees have ample time to rest and rejuvenate.
- International Exposure: We provide opportunities for international exposure, broadening our employees’ horizons and experiences.
- Development and Growth: We offer numerous opportunities for development and growth, helping our employees to reach their full potential.
What we hope you’ll do next
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Please upload an up-to-date CV which highlights your relevant experience.
What will happen next?
- Your application will be reviewed.
- If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview with a member of the recruitment team.
IMPORTANT
The shortlisted candidates are subject to be assessed using relevant assessment tools based on the needs and requirements of the role.
Capita South Africa adheres to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and preference will be given to candidates in line with the business’ EE targets and goals.
NB: Attach your most recent CV indicative of the criteria as advertised.
Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes – for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business – in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors.
Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.
#J-18808-LjbffrData Management Specialist
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We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business insights, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement data management strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Monitor and ensure data quality, integrity, and accuracy across systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and metadata standards.
Support the design and implementation of data architecture and integration solutions.
Manage data lineage, classification, and cataloging processes.
Drive continuous improvement in data processes and tools.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and financial services standards.
Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in data management within the financial services sector.
Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management.
Familiarity with data architecture and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, POPIA).
Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview).
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Relevant certifications (e.g., DAMA, DCAM).
Experience in change management and data-driven digital transformation.
Manager: Business Intelligence (JG06)
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Are you an analytically minded data enthusiast? Passionate about finding insights in datasets, with the ability to synthesise and clearly communicate the results and drive business impact?
An exciting opportunity exists in Santam Broker Solutions: Operations – Shared Services Team for a Manager: Business Intelligence Analyst based in Johannesburg/Cape Town.
The Manager of Business Intelligence (BI) is responsible for leading a team of data specialists to enhance the organization's data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Head: Shared Services, the Manager ensures the effective development, implementation, and management of BI tools and processes. The role focuses on driving insights from data, optimizing reporting practices, and fostering a culture of data excellence across the organization. An individual with experience using a variety of data tools, analytics, and data visualization to turn data into actionable insights with demonstrable business impact. If you believe you have what it takes, then come join the team and help us evolve our data analytics capabilities to best support the Santam Broker Solutions: Operations focus on profitability and sustainable growth.
What will make you successful in this role?- Provide timeous and accurate data and analysis as required
- Drive various process automations and efficiencies within Management Information. Data acquisition and preparation – acquiring data from various data sources; assessing the integrity and relevance of the data before combining and transforming it into interpretable datasets, reports, and dashboards.
- Generating and distributing accurate reporting on a monthly and ad-hoc basis
- Conduct a gap analysis of the current data landscape with Operations and formulate an improvement strategy.
- Responsible for implementation of information solutions to address business needs and driving opportunities to improve processes and strategies with technology solutions. Track and measure against improvement strategy.
- Engagement with IT – Management Information (MI) to ensure continuous improvement of both the processes and systems as required.
- Providing advice, solutions and resolving complex information queries.
- To monitor and provide advice, solutions and resolve problems relating to systems.
- Analyse and interpret data patterns and business trends to provide actionable insights for Operations.
- Analyse and build statistical models for various sets of data on a regular basis to assist in determining business trends.
- Data quality control and data management.
- Develop automated reporting within current constraints, given data programming knowledge. Creates relationships between business areas, enabling a better understanding of data and reporting. Sets a standard of reporting used across all business areas units built on sustainable solutions developed in conjunction with Data Architecture, MI/BI and Data Products.
- Validate, Collaborate & Research - Continuously explore ways to enhance business insights by analysing key profit / cost / process efficiency drivers, key indicators, relationships, and trends. Develop a thorough knowledge of products, systems, platforms and related reporting.
- Analytical Insights and Data Visualisation – Analyse and interpret complex data, identify trends and assess possible high risk exposure areas indicating key/emerging themes.
- Minimum 5 years’ data management experience i.e; Data Analysis, Data Visualisation and Reporting
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing the BU portfolio and delivering solutions to the respective BU’s
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of leading a team of technical specialists
- 3-5 years of experience in Financial Services with experience in underwriting and analysis (Short Term Insurance preferably)
- Experience in reporting packages and data analytics tools: SAS, SQL, Cognos, Qlikview, Qliksense, SAP Business Objects, Power BI and Advanced Excel
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Intelligence, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field
- Strong technical skills (proficiency in using multiple tools i.e PowerBi Qlikview, Qliksense, Microsoft Cognos)
- Strong knowledge of SQL and data warehousing concepts
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective project management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to tell a story with data
- Business insights and financial acumen
- Experience with financial and operational operating
- Knowledge of data management and agile software delivery methods
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint
- Attention to Detail, Accuracy and Quality Management
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.
Turnaround timeThe 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.
Our commitment to transformationSantam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and while based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of insurance good and proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees. At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the divisions Employment Equity targets.
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Manager: Business Intelligence (JG06)
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Are you an analytically minded data enthusiast? Passionate about finding insights in datasets, with the ability to synthesise and clearly communicate the results and drive business impact?
An exciting opportunity exists in Santam Broker Solutions: Operations – Shared Services Team for a Manager: Business Intelligence Analyst based in Johannesburg/Cape Town.
The Manager of Business Intelligence (BI) is responsible for leading a team of data specialists to enhance the organization's data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Head: Shared Services, the Manager ensures the effective development, implementation, and management of BI tools and processes. The role focuses on driving insights from data, optimizing reporting practices, and fostering a culture of data excellence across the organization. An individual with experience using a variety of data tools, analytics, and data visualization to turn data into actionable insights with demonstrable business impact. If you believe you have what it takes, then come join the team and help us evolve our data analytics capabilities to best support the Santam Broker Solutions: Operations focus on profitability and sustainable growth.
What will make you successful in this role?- Provide timeous and accurate data and analysis as required
- Drive various process automations and efficiencies within Management Information. Data acquisition and preparation – acquiring data from various data sources; assessing the integrity and relevance of the data before combining and transforming it into interpretable datasets, reports, and dashboards.
- Generating and distributing accurate reporting on a monthly and ad-hoc basis
- Conduct a gap analysis of the current data landscape with Operations and formulate an improvement strategy.
- Responsible for implementation of information solutions to address business needs and driving opportunities to improve processes and strategies with technology solutions. Track and measure against improvement strategy.
- Engagement with IT – Management Information (MI) to ensure continuous improvement of both the processes and systems as required.
- Providing advice, solutions and resolving complex information queries.
- To monitor and provide advice, solutions and resolve problems relating to systems.
- Analyse and interpret data patterns and business trends to provide actionable insights for Operations.
- Analyse and build statistical models for various sets of data on a regular basis to assist in determining business trends.
- Data quality control and data management.
- Develop automated reporting within current constraints, given data programming knowledge. Creates relationships between business areas, enabling a better understanding of data and reporting. Sets a standard of reporting used across all business areas units built on sustainable solutions developed in conjunction with Data Architecture, MI/BI and Data Products.
- Validate, Collaborate & Research - Continuously explore ways to enhance business insights by analysing key profit / cost / process efficiency drivers, key indicators, relationships, and trends. Develop a thorough knowledge of products, systems, platforms and related reporting.
- Analytical Insights and Data Visualisation – Analyse and interpret complex data, identify trends and assess possible high risk exposure areas indicating key/emerging themes.
- Minimum 5 years’ data management experience i.e; Data Analysis, Data Visualisation and Reporting
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing the BU portfolio and delivering solutions to the respective BU’s
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of leading a team of technical specialists
- 3-5 years of experience in Financial Services with experience in underwriting and analysis (Short Term Insurance preferably)
- Experience in reporting packages and data analytics tools: SAS, SQL, Cognos, Qlikview, Qliksense, SAP Business Objects, Power BI and Advanced Excel
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Intelligence, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field
- Strong technical skills (proficiency in using multiple tools i.e PowerBi Qlikview, Qliksense, Microsoft Cognos)
- Strong knowledge of SQL and data warehousing concepts
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective project management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to tell a story with data
- Business insights and financial acumen
- Experience with financial and operational operating
- Knowledge of data management and agile software delivery methods
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint
- Attention to Detail, Accuracy and Quality Management
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.
Turnaround timeThe 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.
Our commitment to transformationSantam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and while based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of insurance good and proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees. At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the divisions Employment Equity targets.
#J-18808-LjbffrHead of Data Management
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The Head of Data Management will lead the development, implementation and management of the bank’s data strategy. This role is accountable for ensuring data integrity, availability, and security while supporting business objectives. The Head of Data Management will work closely with leadership, technology teams and business units to drive data governance, data quality and data architecture initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
Data Strategy Development and Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive data management strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Drive the adoption of best practices for data management across the organization.
- Ensure data assets are managed and utilized effectively to support decision-making.
Data Architecture and Infrastructure
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the bank’s data architecture.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data systems and platforms are scalable, secure, and efficient.
- Evaluate and implement data management technologies and tools.
Data Quality and Integrity
- Lead efforts to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability across the organization.
- Develop and enforce data quality standards and metrics.
- Implement data cleansing and validation processes.
Team Leadership and Development
- Build and manage a high-performing data management team, including data governance, data architecture, data scientists and data quality professionals.
- Provide mentorship, training, and career development opportunities to team members.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with business units to understand their data needs and challenges.
- Partner with IT, risk, and compliance teams to ensure data management aligns with broader organizational goals.
- Communicate data management strategies and progress to executive leadership.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to data management, including data breaches and unauthorized access.
- Ensure data management practices align with the bank’s risk management framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data management.
- Continuously improve data management practices and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drive innovation in data usage, including the implementation of advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.
Data Lifecycle management and Metadata management
- Ensure policies, processes and standards exist for data lifecycle management (i.e. Management of data from creation to deletion) and for metadata management
- Ensure metadata is up-to-date and accessible
Master Data Management
- Ensure policies, processes and standards exist for master data management
- Drive the centralization of key data (like customer information and product data) and ensure it is consistent across the bank.
Data Integration
- Ensure that data required to provide BI is combined from different sources to provide a unified view for Analytics team to utilize.
- Focus areas to achieve this include ETL processes, provision of data lakes, APIs and data synchronization between systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completed a Post B-Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering or related field (NQF8)
- Completed or studying towards a master’s qualification
- At least 10 years’ experience in implementing and managing a data management function
- + 5 years banking or financial industry experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing data management strategies and governance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of data management tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, ETL processes, data lakes, cloud platforms).
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data management and privacy.
- Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
- Strong understanding and experience with data architecture design, data warehousing, and data integration.
- Understanding of business operations and banking industry
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong project management skills and ability to deliver projects within allocated budget
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality and integrity
- Build relationships between various stakeholders to foster collaboration
- Ability to manage a team of and data scientists, data quality, BI and data architecture specialists
- Methodical
- Creative or Innovative
- Analytical and strategic thinker
- Self- driven and resilient
- High pressure tolerance
Closing date: 10 June 2025
Disclaimers:
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered. “POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.”
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.
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#J-18808-LjbffrData Management Specialist Sandhurst
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Job Description
Are you passionate about data management and information systems? Our client is seeking a skilled individual to join their team as a Data & Management Information Systems Specialist!
Duties & Responsibilities- Head office-based role working with Operations Head, Finance Manager & IT.
- Understanding of the Companies Operating Model & business processes.
- Responsible for change control of data into production environment.
- Align with data architecture & data design mapping to enable data integration.
Qlik; XLS; Power Bi; Internal Applications (proprietary systems built in-house)
Desired Experience & Qualification- Experience in financial services/Wealth Management (beneficial).
- Exposure to Xplan (beneficial).