Document Developer: SLS: RA: Sanlam Risk & Savings: Bellville: PG 9/10 at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

As a Document Developer you will be responsible for the analysis, development, and authoring and maintenance of Sanlam letters and forms using mainly Exstream and MTEXT languages.

• Completion of impact analysis of the proposed system changes
• Assist in model design and data structures to document service developers
• Analysis and interpretation of business specifications received
• Technical design and development of documents according to rules and standards
• Complete unit testing to validate logic and correctness
• Implement correct documents into the relevant environments as part of the release management process
• Technical support / assistance to others on any issues related to document management domain
• QA and review of developer specifications, developed documents and provide feedback
• Maintenance and support of any errors in production
• Perform standby
• Increase performance and capability within document development services domain through effective knowledge transfer (Coaching) of others in IT Delivery
• Provide trusted advice about the implementation / adoption of the document development services domain based on continuous research on technological trends and best practices

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification:

• IT diploma or Computer Science degree

Experience:

• 5-8 years’ experience in software development
• Experience in SOAP UI, GIT, XSD, XML, XL Release, XL Deploy and JIRA. 
• Experience in life assurance will be an advantage
• Experience in Extream or MTEXT environment will be an advantage

Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of the document development process in the context of the Sanlam SDLC
• Sound understanding of the software development process and methodology in the IT organisation
• Agile methodology

Competencies:

• Communicates effectively
• Tech savvy
• Business insights
• Decision quality
• Analytical thinking
• Cultivates innovation
• Plans and aligns
• Concern for accuracy
• Customer focus
• Collaborates
• Drives results
• Being resilient
• Nimble learning

Closing Date: 3 September 2026