The Purpose of the job is to provide technical guidance for the solutioning of data architecture for the Santam Group.
CAREER OPPORTUNITYThe role is responsible for designing and implementing solutions to increase the performance and quality of new and existing data solutions. To build and run Santam’s data assets effectively. This leadership role will oversee and provide technical guidance to the DataHub InfoCenter development teams. Provide guidance on the technical extension and on-going enhancements to the Santam data ecosystem in line with the target architecture for Santam’s future BI. The role will be based in Bellville, Cape Town
JOB DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of the role includes the following:
Ensure that the data systems are designed, built and operated in an effective and efficient manner. Ensure technical delivery and operation of data applications with specific focus on appropriateness, technical quality, maintainability, performance and availability. Ensure the delivery of BI initiatives, and BI delivery streams as parts of broader initiatives. This would include, but not be limited to the BI renewal project and the support the BI Cloud transition. Engage with stakeholders to obtain an understanding of their data and business intelligence demand. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESManager: Information Delivery (Solution Delivery /BI) will provide the following key services:
STRATEGY EXECUTION:
SOLUTION DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT:
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of Data Management Working knowledge of Agile software delivery methods, including Scrum at Scale Excellent decision making & organising skills Sound business acumen
SKILLS Strategic thinker who can also work at a detail level Ability to understand and interpret business strategy from definition into execution Excellent decision making & organizing skills Persuasive with excellent oral & written communication skills: concise, impactful and appropriate with good track record Strong analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills: creative analytical thinking, systems thinking, planning, challenging assumptions and orthodoxies, turning concepts and big picture into detailed actions and targets, ability to look across the business and see inconsistencies in data or strategy Behavioral characteristics: ethics, listening, trustworthiness, make things happen, energetic, proactive and positive thinking Interaction skills: facilitation; mentoring; leadership and influencing; negotiation; teamwork; build relationships; building networks; credible consulting skills Outstanding influencing & negotiating skills, influence thinking at an executive & senior management level Challenge current assumptions and beliefs Motivate others and mentoring others Competent in problem solving and troubleshooting Prioritising objectives and planning Produce creative solutions to business problems Communicate complex concepts in easy to understand manner Human capital development Perform under pressure
COMPETENCIES Client focus Cultivates Innovation Drives Results Collaborates Flexibility and adaptability Analytical and systems thinker Deciding and initiating action Leadership Project Oversight Reporting and Administration
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Santam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.
Please note this appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply