Strategic Initiatives Analyst

What will you do?

At Miway, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand life is not just about ‘things’, but the meaning that these things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it’s inspired by humans…..by you.

This is why we focus on our clients’ needs, finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things. We give them products, services and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms – in their own way.

Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture, and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company.

We are looking for a motivated Strategic Initiatives Analyst to support and help coordinate key strategic initiatives across Miway. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, tracking progress, and helping ideas move from concept into action. The role works closely with teams across the business and supports senior leaders by providing clear updates, insights, and structured reporting on new initiatives, pilots, and proofs of concept (POCs).

What will make you successful in this role?

Minimum Qualification Required:
•    Bachelor’s degree in commerce or related field

Minimum Experience:
•    5+ years of experience in insurance or financial services

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to:
•    Research local and international best practices and summarise key learnings that can be applied at Miway
•    Support the coordination and tracking of strategic initiatives, pilots, and POCs across different teams
•    Collect and compile information on initiative progress, including sales performance, key milestones, risks, and next steps
•    Maintain accurate tracking tools, spreadsheets, and dashboards, ensuring information is up to date and actions are followed up
•    Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting by gathering inputs from stakeholders and consolidating them into clear, structured updates
•    Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing packs for management and executive meetings
•    Help keep initiatives moving by tracking deadlines, coordinating actions, and highlighting areas where support or decisions are needed

Competencies Required:

This role suits someone who is curious, organised, and keen to learn how strategy is executed in a real business. The candidate should be comfortable working with numbers, analysing data, and turning information into simple, clear insights. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are important, along with a practical, “get-things-done” mindset. The role also requires good written and verbal communication skills, as it involves working with different teams and engaging with senior stakeholders in a professional and confident manner. A positive attitude, willingness to take ownership, and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Miway 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. Miway’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

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

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: 29 April 2026. 

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