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Santam is looking for a passionate and energetic individual for a position as Technical Support: Geographical Information Systems & Risk Analysis who will be based in Tygervalley, Bellville. This exciting opportunity is available within Santam Group Underwriting.

This role will provide support to the technical specialist in the Risk Management Team, positioned in the Underwriting Risk Management department. This will include:

• Assist with the management of certain project deliverables (e.g. geocoding, thatch accumulation, etc.).
• Assist with the management of ESRI’s cloud solution, ArcGIS Online.
• Data management: collection, cleaning, analysing, and visualisation of non-spatial/spatial data.
• Daily duties on the FloodQueries (flood) mailbox and the MyLocation (geocoding) mailbox.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with the management and execution of the project deliverables.
• Underwriting Viewer support: Provide administrative and data management support to the ArcGIS Online Viewer application.
• Data collection, cleaning, and analysis: Perform daily GIS tasks relating to data collection, cleaning and analysis for both spatial and non-spatial data.
• Geocoding of Santam policy data: Perform the cleaning of address data, followed by geocoding and reverse geocoding.
• GIS analysis.
• Report writing (presenting research or analysis results).
• LITool updates on the Viewers and PolicyCenter (PC).
• Application development, support, and updates.
• ArcGIS Online management and support.
• Conduct training sessions (e.g. geocoding, viewers overview).
• FloodQueries mailbox management: Be responsible for e-mail queries relating to flood reviews one day per week.
• MyLocation mailbox management: Be responsible for e-mail queries relating to geocoding enquiries one day per week.

• BSc/Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics/Geoinformatics or relevant specialist degree.
• 10 - 15 years’ experience as a GIS Technologist/Professional.

• Basic knowledge of disaster risk (floods, fire, etc.).
• Must be proficient in the ESRI software suite (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).
• GIS data capture, data preparation and analytics.
• Python scripting skills for customisation and automation will be a benefit.
• Geocoding capabilities.
• Spatial analytics.
• Coordinate Systems and Map Projections.
• Research and report writing.
• Advance knowledge in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Good communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Teamwork.
• Analytical thinking.
• Problem solving.
• Time management.
• Client focus.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Drives results.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Plans and aligns.
• Balances stakeholders.

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Santam is looking for a passionate and energetic individual for a position as Technical Support: Geographical Information Systems & Risk Analysis who will be based in Tygervalley, Bellville. This exciting opportunity is available within Santam Group Underwriting.

This role will provide support to the technical specialist in the Risk Management Team, positioned in the Underwriting Risk Management department. This will include:

• Assist with the management of certain project deliverables (e.g. geocoding, thatch accumulation, etc.).
• Assist with the management of ESRI’s cloud solution, ArcGIS Online.
• Data management: collection, cleaning, analysing, and visualisation of non-spatial/spatial data.
• Daily duties on the FloodQueries (flood) mailbox and the MyLocation (geocoding) mailbox.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with the management and execution of the project deliverables.
• Underwriting Viewer support: Provide administrative and data management support to the ArcGIS Online Viewer application.
• Data collection, cleaning, and analysis: Perform daily GIS tasks relating to data collection, cleaning and analysis for both spatial and non-spatial data.
• Geocoding of Santam policy data: Perform the cleaning of address data, followed by geocoding and reverse geocoding.
• GIS analysis.
• Report writing (presenting research or analysis results).
• LITool updates on the Viewers and PolicyCenter (PC).
• Application development, support, and updates.
• ArcGIS Online management and support.
• Conduct training sessions (e.g. geocoding, viewers overview).
• FloodQueries mailbox management: Be responsible for e-mail queries relating to flood reviews one day per week.
• MyLocation mailbox management: Be responsible for e-mail queries relating to geocoding enquiries one day per week.

• BSc/Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics/Geoinformatics or relevant specialist degree.
• 10 - 15 years’ experience as a GIS Technologist/Professional.

• Basic knowledge of disaster risk (floods, fire, etc.).
• Must be proficient in the ESRI software suite (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).
• GIS data capture, data preparation and analytics.
• Python scripting skills for customisation and automation will be a benefit.
• Geocoding capabilities.
• Spatial analytics.
• Coordinate Systems and Map Projections.
• Research and report writing.
• Advance knowledge in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Good communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Teamwork.
• Analytical thinking.
• Problem solving.
• Time management.
• Client focus.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Drives results.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Plans and aligns.
• Balances stakeholders.

• Create detailed specifications that specify data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage and reporting;
• Produce documentation such as source-to-target-maps, data dictionaries and data models;
• Create test cases and scenarios used to ensure quality assurance;
• Interact and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to identify data sources, find data definitions for master and meta data as well as formulate and implement solutions;
• Promote the use of existing enterprise data standards to enhance data quality, ensure constant compliance and adherence to data governance principles;
• Process live and confidential data according to specified guidelines;
• Evaluate changes and updates to source production systems that could impact reporting and eventually business decisions;
• Interpret data, analyze results and interpret trends enabling continuous improvement in data quality and overall business performance;
• Defines, implements and standardises metrics, reports and dashboards for the business;
• Deliver key metrics, reports and dashboard with interpretation.
  
  

Purpose of the Job:

To analyse data systems, create automated systems to retrieve information from database and compile reports. The department will also use data to solve problems, to turn data into information and information into insight that will lead to informed business decisions, and to create detailed specifications that specify data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage and reporting. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Specialist: Data Analysis.

Key Performance Areas:

•Create detailed specifications that specify data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage and reporting;
•Produce documentation such as source-to-target-maps, data dictionaries and data models;
•Create test cases and scenarios used to ensure quality assurance;
•Interact and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to identify data sources, find data definitions for master and meta data as well as formulate and implement solutions;
•Promote the use of existing enterprise data standards to enhance data quality, ensure constant compliance and adherence to data governance principles;
•Process live and confidential data according to specified guidelines;
•Evaluate changes and updates to source production systems that could impact reporting and eventually business decisions;
•Interpret data, analyze results and interpret trends enabling continuous improvement in data quality and overall business performance;
•Defines, implements and standardises metrics, reports and dashboards for the business;
•Deliver key metrics, reports and dashboard with interpretation.

Other Key Competencies:

The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: active listening, critical thinking, analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong financial and numeracy skills, proficiency in using Ms office, excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. The candidate must have the ability to establish priorities and manage several tasks.

The FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its transformation strategy. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

A degree or B Tech in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or a related discipline with at least 4 years’ working experience in a field where analysis of data was major, preferably in a financial services sector. Proven experience building logical and physical data models using industry best practices, patterns and frameworks. Demonstrate knowledge of database and data warehouse design. Knowledge of BI methodologies. Practical technical experience using database management tools and reporting tools.

Closing Date: 24 July 2025