Executive Associate

Date: 29 Jun 2026

Location:

Midrand, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella – all managed online. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way – free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the “what-ifs” of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay’s core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!

What will you do?

The Executive Associate for Claims and Procurement is a data-driven strategic support role, partnering with the Executive Head to enable insight-led decision-making, operational efficiency, and execution of strategic priorities.
This role acts as a critical liaison between the Executive Head of Claims and Procurement and other senior leaders, supporting the coordination, prioritization, and resolution of strategic and operational matters. The Executive Associate will play a key role in driving execution against strategic objectives, ensuring focus, alignment, and delivery across the business.

What will make you successful in this role?

Minimum Qualifications
BSc in Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

Minimum Experience
1 year experience in data analytics, data science, or business intelligence
1 years’ experience in a similar or related role (advantageous)

Competencies Required
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel Advanced, Power BI, SQL, Python advantageous)
Ability to analyse datasets and develop dashboards
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and attention to detail
Strong administrative, planning, and coordination skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time‑management skills with a proactive and anticipative approach
Solid numerical understanding and financial acumen
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

Develop and maintain executive dashboards
Conduct data analysis to identify trends and risks
Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making
Preparing, coordinating, and submitting executive‑level business reports and presentations
Managing and tracking timelines, priorities, and key deliverables linked to strategic initiatives
Monitoring, tracking, and following up on high‑priority action items and decisions
Coordinating and scheduling focused meetings to enable timely decision‑making on critical matters
Ownership of the EXCO members priorities
Translation of strategy into actionable executive deliverables
Acting as proxy or advisor in select executive forums
Synthesizing complex information into clear executive insights
Driving accountability across senior leaders
Conducting research and analysis to support executive decision‑making and strategic direction

Knowledge and Skills

Budgeting, expense management and audits

Strategic and Operational Call Centre control and reporting

Driving business unit efficiency and target achievement

Management of employees

Manage partnerships and communication

Personal Attributes

Builds effective teams - Contributing strategically

Decision quality - Contributing strategically

Directs work - Contributing strategically

Business insight - Contributing strategically

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

Cultivates innovation - Contributing strategically

Customer focus - Contributing strategically

Drives results - Contributing strategically

Collaborates - Contributing strategically

Being resilient - Contributing strategically

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. Deadline to apply: 06 June 2026.

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.