Head: Business Intelligence

Who are we?
Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes. What will you do?
Responsible for all activities related to the administration of computerised databases. Assigns personnel to various projects and directs their activities; reviews and evaluates their work and prepares performance reports. Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods. Consults with and advises users of the various databases. Projects long range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function. Prepares activity and progress reports regarding the database management section. What will make you successful in this role?
Contribute to the SRM Strategy for Data Governance and Business Intelligence required to support better data custodianship, integrity and usage across the cluster.
Implementation of all data-related projects that will enable business to become more data driven, using analytics and data insights.
Establish and embed a data driven culture within the assigned sub-segment/pillar/domain/functional area.
Drive cross segment integration between data and analytics to realise value of data as an asset while meeting business-related and function-related Data and Analytics requirements to enable a platform business.
Establish and embed a data driven culture within the assigned sub-segment/pillar/domain/functional area
Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
Drive the implementation and adoption of data and governance strategy.
Ensure Data Security for the cluster by identifying security gaps within the data environment and implementing security best practices.
Provide continuous improvement on reporting and analytics’ methods.
Disaster planning - must be able to implement and execute on DR plans for all Database environment. Qualification and Experience Degree or Diploma and the required Certification with 8 to 10 years related experience. Knowledge and Skills Computerised database administration and management Quality assurance, performance and progress reporting Project Oversight IT governance and compliance Technologies Personal Attributes Directs work - Contributing through others Manages complexity - Contributing through others Plans and aligns - Contributing through others Optimises work processes - Contributing through others 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. 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.