Data Officer

**Who are we?**- ** What will make you successful in this role?**- ** Job Title**: Data Officer (Actuarial Background) **Department**: Information Technology / MIS **Reporting To**: Executive Head: Chief Information Officer (CIO) **Location**: Kosmosdal, Gauteng **Type**: Full-Time-
- Role Purpose- Lead the strategic transformation of data capabilities by integrating actuarial expertise with data governance, MIS oversight, and modern data architecture. This role is pivotal in driving enterprise-wide data governance, modernizing the data warehouse to a cloud-based solution, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the short-term insurance business.- Key Responsibilities- **Data Strategy and Transformation**: Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and digital initiatives. Champion the shift from legacy systems to a modern, cloud-based data warehouse.-
- **Enterprise Data Governance**: Establish and lead a company-wide data governance framework (policies, standards, stewardship). Ensure data quality, consistency, privacy, and compliance with South African regulations (e.g., POPIA).-
- **MIS Oversight**: Lead the MIS function to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights. Enhance reporting capabilities via automation, self-service BI, and advanced analytics, ensuring alignment with actuarial models and regulatory submissions.**Cloud Data Modernization**: Lead the migration of the data warehouse to a scalable, secure cloud-based platform. Evaluate and implement modern data technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks) to support real-time analytics and machine learning.-
- **Stakeholder and Culture**: Engage with executive leadership, business units, and technical teams to deliver impactful solutions. Promote a data-driven culture and advocate for data literacy across the organisation.-
- **Team Leadership**: Manage and mentor a team of MIS analysts, data engineers, and governance specialists. Build internal capabilities for advanced analytics, data engineering, and governance.-
- Qualifications and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.-
- Qualified or nearly qualified actuary (ASSA or equivalent) is required.-
- +5 years’ experience in short-term insurance, with exposure to MIS, data governance, and actuarial modelling.-
- 3+ years management experience.-
- Experience in cloud data platforms and data warehouse modernization.-
- Proven leadership in data strategy and cross-functional collaboration.-
- Skills and Competencies- Strong knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, Snowflake).-
- Proficiency in data tools (SQL, Power BI, Python, R).-
- Deep understanding of actuarial principles and insurance operations.-
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.-
- Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, SAM).-
- **Knowledge and Skills**- Data Standards and Procedures- Data analysis and interpretation and trend analysis within complex business environment- IT Data Analysis and Architecture- Statistical analysis and data of sales and marketing performance- Trend analysis and data interpretation- ** Personal Attributes**- Develops talent - Contributing strategically- Manages complexity - Contributing strategically- Tech savvy - Contributing strategically- Balances stakeholders - Contributing strategically- ** 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**- Being resilient - Contributing strategically- Collaborates - Contributing strategically- Cultivates innovation - Contributing strategically- Customer focus - Contributing strategically- Drives results - Contributing strategically- ** Turnaround time**-
- **Our commitment to transformation**

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.