Digital Lead

Who are we?
Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. Sanlam Life and Savings consists of three clusters - Sanlam Corporate, Sanlam Retail Mass and Sanlam Retail Affluent. The Sanlam Life and Savings Office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the three clusters, as well as performing governance oversight that includes assurance provided by second line of defense functions in SLS, to enable us to meet our business objectives. 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 four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. What will you do?
This role will help formulate the roadmap for digital properties (websites, mobile app and more) and digital marketing transformation in the Sanlam Loyalty and Rewards ecosystem, while having the mandate and responsibility to implement and manage the digital roadmap and day-to-day management of the environment. What will make you successful in this role?

**Responsibilities include the following**:
Manage and implement the Loyalty and Rewards digital mission, digital strategy and roadmap impacting digital properties across the Sanlam Group and strategic partners
Manage and implement the Loyalty and Rewards digital scorecard, reporting and insights
Manage the implementation projects, digital transformation, and enhancements
Manage stakeholders internally and externally impacting digital properties across the Sanlam Group and strategic partners.
UX lead on projects and manage the digital team
Collaborate with Loyalty and Rewards cross team functions and companies in the Sanlam Group, impacting the delivery and outcomes on digital properties
Qualification and Experience
Qualification in Computer Science, BSc in Marketing or relevant business qualification with relevant certificates
Excellent understanding and passion for new technology, UX design, digital marketing and remarketing, website management, Google Analytics, Google tag manager, SEO and Google Search.
5-8 years experience in the digital field with UX design and digital management
3-5 years experience in insurance/financial services industries
Knowledge and Skills
Positive mind-set with the ability to create and implement change
Goal-orientated and overcome challenges
Think on your feet
Understand what is required to transition a company to be leading edge in digital innovation and transformation
Understand and experience in e-commerce
Can lead a digital team to be successful
Can work across different functions and different companies
Behavioural Competencies
Honesty, integrity and respect
Positive, enthusiastic attitude
Team player
Ability to thrive under pressure
Agile and proactive
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
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.