Job Description

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?

You will deliver functional and technical specifications to the development teams in your team or squad.

What will make you successful in this role?

Understanding of Requirements specifications
Assistance with Functional specifications as required
Development of technical specifications for product and process requirements, including integration mapping.
Logical system design (Independent of Technology) - Use Case Realisation Documentation & Logical Data Model
Analyse Non-Functional Requirements
Input into Quality Management Plan
Assist with quality reviews
Assist with design process
Input for various UI prototypes, end user and reports
Assist with draft of iteration plan. - scoping and estimation
Risk Management Plan - identification of potential risks/issues and give input to risk mitigation plan

Qualification

Matric
Relevant IT qualification with emphasis on technical related courses such as systems design, UML and OO A&D methodology

Knowledge

Sound understanding of web technology landscape
Sound understanding of the Software Development process (SDLC) and methodology in the IT Organisation
Sound knowledge of Sanlam's products will be an advantage.
Thorough understanding of OO concepts, design principles and design patterns
Knowledge of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) will be recommendable

Experience

3-4 years relevant experience in system analysis and design
At least 5 years IT experience
Experience in life assurance or broader financial services industry will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

Technical specifications

Analysis and design of systems and components

Business Requirements Definition

Personal Attributes

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Action orientated - Contributing dependently

Communicates effectively - Contributing independently

Nimble learning - Contributing dependently

Decision quality - 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 through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

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.

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