Distribution Technical Specialist at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Responsible for specialist feasibility analysis, evaluations or business projects, processes and advises on the optimisation of resources and profitability of projects or resources.  
• Conducts special studies and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control or action. 
• Analyses information to determine present and future performance. 
• Evaluates plans, operating records and any other related material. 
• Makes recommendations to management regarding opportunities, progress and improvement strategies. 
• May research and prepare reports on related subjects. 
• May be in any discipline in the organisation or a combination of disciplines. e.g. Marketing, Supply, Logistics, Pricing, Human Resources et cetera. 
• May be required to consolidate the business plans and the financial forecasts.  
• The role includes administrative duties.

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related qualification
• 3 to 5 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Business and Data Analysis

• Extensive knowledge and experience in business analysis

Business processes and management of budget

• Worked extensively with professionals to solve business needs and understands the nuances of the environment. Has a current knowledge of all business trends/issues. Easily identifies situations where the content or data is not consistent with business logic and can suggest temporary fixes that meet business needs. Can speak knowledgeably with professionals on any business related topic. Capable of giving a formal presentation discussing the business in detail and/or conducting a training session on business process and system functionality.

Project and resource management

• Possesses extensive knowledge and skill to successfully project management learning interventions and conduct resource planning and implementation.
• Project Planning, directing and co-ordination
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project planning, directing and co-ordination

Business Processes and business requirements 

• Has frequently interacted with professionals and has a solid background in the business process. Is very conversant in the business terminology and keeps abreast of related business trends/issues. Begins to understand the external factors and related functions that cause changes in the business process. Begins to identify situations in which the business process, workflow and/or content is not consistent with business logic. Capable of leading an interview with professionals/users to determine functional needs/requirements and could conduct training sessions on some segments of the business. Answers nearly all professionals/users questions involving the business.  Demonstrates mastery of Business Requirements Definition in practical applications of a difficult nature. Able to identify potential problems through advanced analysis techniques and develop appropriate test cases to assure effective testing of the application.

Closing Date: 14th, April 2022