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.

Being selected for a Data & Digital Academy Graduate position will entail:

Permanent employment from the onset.
Market-related benefits and rewards.
Access to business mentors, qualified life coaches and subject-matter experts to guide your career advancement.
Hands-on experience in one of the largest and most diverse Financial Services organisations in Africa.
Access to secondments in a variety of agile-focused delivery teams to solve problems and co-create innovative solutions for the business.
Participation in real case studies that have been tailored for Sanlam, thus providing technical training and domain knowledge simultaneously.
Exposure to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to apply your skills in the process of designing and launching new capabilities or experimenting to deliver MVPs.
Constant growth, facilitated through tech focus days, experimentation programmes and participation in dedicated innovation competitions.
Collaboration with experienced Sanlam employees participating in the programme.
Opportunity to build a career at Sanlam, and gain access to opportunities across a diverse set of capabilities, propositions, and geographies.

Qualification and Experience

Data Science / Data Analytics / Business Intelligence
Statistics / Mathematics / Finance / Actuarial
Industrial / Electrical / Chemical / Civil / Mechanical Engineering
Information Technology / Information Systems / Computer Science

Values

Care – contributes independently
Collaboration – contributes independently
Innovation – contributes independently
Integrity – contributes independently

Knowledge & Skills

programming languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, .Net, and SQL
data analysis, modelling and visualisation
business and process analysis

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy – Contributing independently
Decision quality – Contributing independently
Plans and aligns – Contributing independently
Optimises work processes – Contributing independently

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation – Contributing independently
Customer focus – Contributing independently
Drives results – Contributing independently
Collaborates – Contributing independently
Being resilient – Contributing independently

Remember to upload an updated CV and your full academic transcripts as we are unable to process your application without this information. Your application will be automatically disqualified should these requirements not be attached to your application.

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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