Intern: Data Governance & Data Quality Analyst

Date: 15 Jul 2026

Location:

Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

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?

Responsible for utilising data science to deliver value to our clients and business. This includes providing statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modelling, simulation, machine learning and optimisation to discover trends, opportunities and threats. Findings should be shared regularly with business users in a collaborative fashion. Remains current with developments in data science technology and methodologies. Must have proficiency in ML language e.g. R, Python or Julia. Must be proficiency in SQL. Requires moderate supervision.

What will make you successful in this role?

Data Quality

Analyse and profile source data.
Assist in the creation of data quality rules and mappings.
Monitor and investigate data quality issues.
Support the delivery of data quality reporting and insights.

Metadata Management

Maintain accurate and complete metadata records.
Support business users in the capture and maintenance of metadata.
Assist with metadata reporting and analysis.
Support metadata solution enhancements and configuration activities.

Platform Support

Monitor platform processes and scheduled jobs.
Support user access administration.
Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Maintain operational and support documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
Participate in requirement gathering and analysis activities.
Communicate clearly and professionally.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Qualification

Matric.
Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Software Development, Data Science, Data Analytics or Information Technology.

Advantageous

Exposure to SQL, reporting tools or data analysis.
Understanding of databases and data concepts.
Exposure to programming or scripting concepts.

Knowledge and Skills

Data Analysis.
Data Collection.
Data Profiling.
Problem Solving.
Metadata Management Concepts.
Data Quality Concepts.
Reporting and Dashboarding.
Business Analysis Fundamentals.
Documentation and Process Mapping.
New Technologies and Methodologies.

Knowledge and Skills

New technologies and methodologies

Data Collection

Data Mining

IT Data Analysis

Advanced analytics to address business requirements

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently

Decision quality - Contributing independently

Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Plans and aligns - 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 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 independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Customer focus - Contributing independently

Drives 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.

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.