BI Senior Consultant

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?
Furthermore the role is responsible for all activities relating to the operation of data, communication and processing equipment and services including the server infrastructure and peripheral equipment. Manages the functions within the operations environment. Assigns personnel to projects when necessary. Reviews and evaluates work and prepares performance reports. Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods. Consults with personnel in other information system sections to coordinate activities. Prepares activity and progress reports regarding the computer operations section. What will make you successful in this role?
The role does require a well-balanced individual to navigate between changing technical and business priorities under huge pressure at some times to deliver with an unknown amount of factors. Key is to balance the deliverables with the time to deliver this and keep the quality constant.

OUTPUTS

**Ensure correctness and governance for**:
Software runtime
Deployments of Applications from Teams
Managing and monitoring of Runtime errors in non-prod environments
Handling of migrations to environments
Planning and execution of Go-Live weekends for minor projects and Roadmaps in BAU cycles
Support and drive troubleshooting incidents
Document solutions and actions around for fellow team members and standby
Manage various priorities that needs attention at the same day.
Planning of deployment and deliveries that lead up to the Go-Live of an Application.
Educating vendors in technical abilities they need to master to do their work according to standard Qualifications
Matric
Degree or Diploma in Information Technology Knowledge and Experience

**Knowledge**:
Understanding of the different technologies in use
Understanding of the different Applications servers and ways to drive deployments to them (Tomcat, JBOSS, IIS, etc.)
Understanding of Security on System and Application levels - Authentication as well as Authorisation
Knowledge and understanding of project and program management principles
Knowledge of UX and UI design
Knowledge of MS.CRM and ERP platforms

**Experience**:
Managing of Application changes to technical environments
5 Years relevant experience in a large enterprise environment Personal Attributes Balances stakeholders - 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 Being resilient - Contributing through others Collaborates - Contributing through others Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others Customer focus - Contributing through others Drives results - 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.