Rpa: Applied Architect

**Who are we?**

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.

**What will you do?**
- As an RPA Architect at Sanlam, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing robotic process automation solutions that streamline business processes, enhance productivity, and optimize operational efficiency. You will be responsible for leading RPA projects or Initiatives from inception to implementation, ensuring that they align with our business goals and technology strategies.**What will make you successful in this role?**
- Transforming functional requirements into technical specifications by taking security, performance, maintainability, extensibility, scalability and availability into account
- Collaborate with other Architects to ensure compliant component integration architecture delivers optimal performance
- Responsible for roadmap for future changes
- Delivery of documentation, architectural diagrams and deliverables to Business and other Architects
- Assist production support with deployment, backup, disaster recovery and system performance
- Qualification- Grade 12
- Relevant IT Qualifications (IT Diploma or Degree) and Automation anywhere certifications will be a strong recommendation.**Experience**:

- 5 years relevant experience in System and Architectural Design will be a strong recommendation.
- Proven experience as an RPA Architect or similar role, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing RPA solutions.
- Experience in life assurance or broader financial services industry an advantage.
- Leadership experience with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.**Skills**:

- Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.**Knowledge**:
- Strong expertise in RPA tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.
- Excellent understanding of process automation, workflow design, and process optimization.
- Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, security, and data privacy best practices.
- Expertise in Automation anywhere, including proficiency in bot development, integration, and platform features.
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C#, Python) and scripting.
- Strong understanding of business process analysis, optimization, and transformation.**Personal Attributes**
- Manages complexity - Contributing through others- Optimises work processes - Contributing through others- Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently- Collaborates - Contributing independently**Build a successful career with us**
- 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.**Core Competencies**
- Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others- Customer focus - Contributing through others- Drives results - Contributing through others- Collaborates - Contributing through others- Being resilient - Contributing through others**Turnaround time**Our commitment to transformation**

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.