Associate Data Analyst

Who Are We?

Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. Sanlam Life and Savings consists of the following business units Retail Mass, Corporate, Risk and Savings, Glacier and various business enabling functions. The Sanlam Life and Savings Office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the four clusters, as well as performing governance oversight that includes assurance provided by second line of defense functions in SLS, to enable us to meet our business objectives.

What Will You Do?

SBI Business Solutions team in compiling reports, communicate changes and responding to enquiries.  Responsibilities include the initiation, co-ordination and management of changes to the data, as needed, and the quality assurance of the data. The position is multi-disciplined and taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering on commitment is key to success in this position.

Data Preparation:

• Assist in acquiring data from various sources and transforming it into interpretable datasets under supervision. 
• Support in assessing the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques. 
• Participate in processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis. 
• Assist in data profiling of data contained in source systems under guidance. 

Analysis And Visualization:

• Support in interpreting data and analysing results using analytical techniques, under supervision. 
• Assist in identifying trends or patterns in data sets and providing reports or dashboards. 
• Assist in maintaining dashboards, ongoing reporting, and ad hoc requests from the organization under supervision. 

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with team members and other business users to gather requirements and provide status updates.
• Support in presenting information using data visualization techniques under guidance.

What Will Make You Successful In This Role?

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, statistics, data or computer science/engineering or equivalent. 
• 1-2 years practical experience or internship in analytics, data visualization, or reporting. 

Experience And Skills

• A technical (systems) mindset
• Quality and accuracy orientation
• Able to work in a complex business (and data) environment
• Adaptable and flexible to change
• High energy levels and action orientation
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, add-ins)
• Basic knowledge of Query Tools (e.g. Interactive reporting, MS Access, Power Pivot, MS Excel, Business Objects)

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Effective elicitation of requirements
• Excel experience (pivot tables, vlookup, index-match etc.)
• Agile environment experience (Jira & Way of work)
• SQL / Cloudera experience (or other BI tools) would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail
• Innovative and conceptual thinking
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Results driven
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Effective elicitation of requirements
• Excel experience (pivot tables, vlookup, index-match etc.)
• Agile environment experience (Jira & Way of work)
• SQL / Cloudera experience (or other BI tools) would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail
• Innovative and conceptual thinking
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Results driven

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 independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyCultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - 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. 

Closing date: 13 October 2025

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.