Data Systems Specialist at Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Corporate Cluster comprises of the two existing businesses - Sanlam Employee Benefits (SEB) and Sanlam Health Management (SHM) and the soon to be established Sanlam Corporate Solutions. These businesses enhance our corporate business offering through providing integrated solutions for corporate clients both in South Africa and across the African continent by providing tailored solutions to targeted corporates.  SEB CORE specializes in retirement fund administration to institutional retirement funds spread over a number of industries and services from large single employer run stand-alone funds to multi-employer umbrella funds. This business unit is also responsible for ongoing client servicing ranging from board of Trustees, Employers, Intermediaries and Employees. It is also responsible for the IT deliverables and digital strategy for Sanlam Employee Benefits. 

What will you do?

Under limited supervision provides administrative support to a department or a group of professionals.  Performs complex and specialised tasks.  Understands the impact of statutory/legal obligations and government legal requirements where required as part of the job function.  Implication of the decisions and consequence are taken into account when performing administrative tasks.  Collects, compiles and analyses complex data and information. Has the ability to exercise independent judgement and reasoning.

What will make you successful in this role?

Key Responsibilities

• Building of import files for surplus allocations, section 14’s adjustments, etc.

• Investing / Disinvesting funds through event runs

• Detailing testing of bugs and new enhancements on all processes

• Deliver on agreed deadlines

• Maintain database integrity

• Documenting detail test cases

• Updating and maintaining process manuals

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the MIPEB system

• Advanced MS office with very good excel skills

• 2-3 years Employee Benefit technical experience would be advantageous

Qualification and Experience

Grade 12 with 2 to 4 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deal with and resolve ad-hoc complaints, enquiries and investigations
• Supervision of output of employees
• Process more complex transactions and assist juniors with complex transactions
• Good understanding of regulatory and statutory environment

Personal Attributes

• Balances stakeholders - Contributing independently
• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Directs work - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

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 independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Being resilient - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

• The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Our commitment to transformation

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.