Job Vacancies at Sanlam Group

Purpose of the Role

• The Senior DevOps Engineer / Technical Lead is responsible for the hands-on design, implementation, operation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s DevOps, cloud and technical agility capabilities. The role provides technical leadership for the DevOps function, manages and develops one DevOps team member, and remains directly involved in engineering delivery, automation, platform support, troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• The role provides deep technical expertise across AWS cloud-native architectures, Azure DevOps cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, DevSecOps tooling and developer enablement. The role will also provide technical leadership for the migration to and ongoing operation of Jira Cloud, ensuring appropriate integration with the organisation’s development lifecycle, DevOps tooling, delivery processes and governance requirements.
• The role is accountable for implementing and maintaining scalable, secure, reliable and compliant engineering platforms and practices, while driving measurable improvements in delivery speed, platform stability, security, developer experience and cost efficiency.

Overview of Role Responsibilities (Level 1-13)

Software Development- Level 6 - Adaptation

• Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.

Software Maintenance- Level 6 - Adaptation

• Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

Programming Troubleshooting- Level 6 - Adaptation

• Manage programming troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of programming issues and the development of effective solutions.

Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance- Level 6 - Adaptation

• Design and perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Technical Developments Recommendation- Level 6 - Adaptation

• Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the used technology, such as systems, processes, infrastructure, installations and machines.

Required Skills

Application Development - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to develop software through use of programming languages. Typically works independently and provides guidance.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Techniques - Advanced
• Works at an advanced level to understand and apply the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance, to effectively develop software that supports modelling activities. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

IT Testing - Fully Competent

• Works with full competence to design, execute and report on systems/service tests to ensure that an application functions as specified in the requirements. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Compiling and Decompiling Code - Fully Competent

• Works with full competence to compile and decompile programming code. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

IT Implementation and integration - Fully Competent

• Works with full competence to implement, configure and optimize systems and services. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

System Design - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to design and implement high-quality and scalable solutions to technical challenges. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Ensure technical agility domain meets the requirements of all stakeholders to including business change, technology and operations.
• Ensure industry best practice is being adopted and aligned in terms of Infrastructure Architecture; Continuous Delivery and Integration; Deployment; Security and Test automation.
• Responsible for defining the System Development Life Cycle methodology and associated cross-functional tools to ensure adoption and continuous improvement in alignment with SAFE
• Define and drive adoption of technical agility platform principles / standards – ensuring adherence to blueprints
• Partner with platform owners, Architecture, infrastructure and business Agility to deliver a clear technical roadmap for the platform.
• Promotes, documents, and implements best practices, building tools that allow SC-IT to develop and deploy impeccable software
• Collaborates with the quality assurance department in creating solution designs, capacity planning, and performance optimisation.
• Leverage industry-leading business processes to improve business agility and technical agility for shorter cycle times.
• Proactive identification of platform enhancements including non-functional enhancement
• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders and operational teams to support prioritisation of changes and defect backlog prioritisation
• Act as point of escalation for Platform related Defects and Major Incidents resolution
• Build and maintain a relationship network with key stakeholders in technology and business
• Maintain an understanding of the existing and potential platform capabilities
• Define target platform structure, drive transformation to reach the target and govern adherence
• Ensure solution design supports the goal of a right first time, reducing time to market / minimises cost to deliver whilst meeting the business requirements
• Act as the final escalation point for platform-related: Major Incidents, Platform defects, Systemic CI/CD failures.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of Azure DevOps services and agent infrastructure, AWS build and runtime environments
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes control plane concepts, etcd considerations, node lifecycle, autoscaling strategies (Cluster Autoscaler/Karpenter), and capacity planning.
• Practical experience managing container registries
• Provide technical leadership, day-to-day work direction, coaching and performance management for one DevOps team member, while remaining directly accountable for hands-on engineering delivery and platform support.
• Provide technical leadership for the migration to and ongoing operation of Jira Cloud, including configuration, data migration, integrations, workflow alignment, access controls, automation, governance and operational support.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Microsoft AzureDevOps
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
• SAFE for DevOps
• SAFE Practitioner
• Relevant IT certifications (e.g. COBIT, ITIL, JIRA etc.) is advantageous.
• Experience in a Dev Ops environment and leading the development automation
• 7–10 years’ experience in DevOps, platform or cloud engineering, including hands-on technical delivery and experience leading, mentoring or managing engineering resources.
• Relevant governance or service management certifications (ITIL, COBIT) are advantageous.

Education

• Undergraduate Degree / Honours Tertiary Degree
• Degree or Diploma and the required Certification with 8 to 10 years related experience.

Experience Required

• DevOps Tooling strategy development and implementation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven experience owning enterprise CI/CD platforms at scale
• Experience defining and governing SDLC and DevSecOps frameworks in regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with Jira Cloud, Azure DevOps and Agile testing tools, including configuration, integrations, workflow automation, access controls and support for migration from Jira on-premises to Jira Cloud.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• 3–5+ years designing, operating, and governing Kubernetes platforms in enterprise environments (self-managed and/or managed services such as EKS/AKS).
• Highly self-motivated to deliver both independently and with strong team collaboration.
• Strong written and oral communications along with presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks

Required Behavioural Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Optimises Work Processes
• Business Insight

The closing date for this advert is 3 November 2026

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Job Purpose 

• The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio of Investment focussed Intermediaries, increasing the Sanlam Group’s retail investment market share, and executing the Glacier strategy. The role focuses on new business development, portfolio growth, intermediary enablement, and delivering a superior adviser experience.
• To define, lead, and deliver business development strategy and portfolios of strategic partnerships and alternative distribution channels by translating enterprise growth objectives into scalable commercial models, priority initiatives, and governance frameworks.
• Location: Johannesburg Constantia Kloof (supporting Central Johannesburg, West Rand and Vaal Triangle distribution partners and clients). 

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant financial/investment tertiary qualification. A BCom investment management or economics qualification and CFP will be beneficial.
• 5 years plus experience in an investment industry distribution environment.
• Highly experienced supporting and developing IFA investment practices.
• A proven sales track record within the investment industry.
• Deep technical knowledge of retail Collective investments, Linked Investment Service Provider platform, financial industry structures, and market trends.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• The role requires traveling throughout the area of responsibility. 

Overview of Role Responsibilities (Level 1-13)

Leadership and Direction- Level 7 - Optimisation

• Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.

Business Development- Level 7 - Optimisation

• Create a business development plan to identify, evaluate, and structure key transactions to ensure continued financial health and maximum value creation through the entire product life cycle. These transactions may involve alliances, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, in- and out-licensing initiatives, and other activities. 

Sales Opportunities Creation- Level 7 - Optimisation

• Develop a personal network within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events. Obtain market intelligence and enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization, its products, and its services.

Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting- Level 7 - Optimisation

• Develop and implement relationship management plans for complex potential customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.

Performance Management- Level 7 - Optimisation

• Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project/account team members and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/personal objectives.

Organizational Capability Building- Level 7 - Optimisation

• Use the organization's formal development framework to identify the team's individual development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development specified by professional or regulatory institutions, to build their professional capabilities. Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.

Required Skills

Line of Business (LOB) Products, Services and Acumen - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the line of business, including its operating model, clients, products, services, competitive landscape, regulatory context, market trends, economic conditions, and other risk factors. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Builds Rapport - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to quickly and effectively establish trust within the buying centers in the client's organization. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to propose a mutually agreed-upon agenda to start sales conversations that offer value to the client. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Knows the Buying Influences - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to accurately identify and understand the key buying influences pertaining to an opportunity. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Manages Buyer Indifference - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to acknowledge a client's indifference before continuing the sales call and asks questions to understand the circumstances surrounding the indifference. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Prospecting - Advanced

• Works at an advanced level to understand the characteristics of an ideal client to identify potential clients. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

General Experience

• Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level. (Minimum 8 years)

Managerial Experience

• Experience of planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives as specified by more senior managers (Minimum 5 years)

Education

• Postgraduate Qualification

Required Behavioural Competencies

• Instils Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Drives Results
• Cultivates Innovation
• Builds Effective Teams
• Directs Work