Systems Analyst : Future of Underwriting

Date: 19 Nov 2024

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?

As the Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for the technical spesifications and working closely with the development team and other stakeholders.

What will make you successful in this role?

Understanding of Requirements specifications.
Assistance with Functional specifications.
Development of technical specifications for product and process requirements, including integration mapping.
Logical system design (Independent of Technology) - Use Case Realisation Documentation and Logical Data Model.
Analyse Non-Functional Requirements.
Check the UC and UI doc to make sure that the information in it is correct.
Add mappings to the UI document.
Generate the xml for the value objects.
Update the schema file.
Make changes to the Domain.
Create and update Integration specifications.
Support to developers and testers
Create xml and xsd for new reports.
Update specifications for reports or add new ones.
Help with the testing of the reports.
Input for various UI prototypes, end user and reports
Assist with draft of iteration plan – scoping and estimation.
Database mappings.

Qualification

Grade 12
Any tertiary qualifications with emphasis on technical related courses such as systems design, UML and OO A&D methodology will be a very strong advantage.

Experience

3-4 years relevant experience in system analysis and design
At least 5 years IT experience
Experience in life assurance or broader financial services industry will be an advantage.

Knowledge

Web technology landscape.
Software Development process and methodology in the IT Organisation
Sanlam’s products and quotation system will be an advantage.
OO concepts, design principles and design patterns
Knowledge of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) will be recommendable.
Domain driven design
Exstream reporting tool

Personal Attributes

Organisational savvy - Contributing through others

Manages complexity - Contributing through others

Plans and aligns - Contributing through others

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

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 through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

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.

The closing date is 29 November 2024.

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.