Junior Systems Analyst - Millennium Production Support

Location: Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, driving business transformation and providing group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

Provide Epsilon Support to Sanlam Retail Affluent’s (SRA) business environments.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Problem solving, root cause analysis and user assistance for production queries
• Provide recommended solutions for production queries
• Test Interfaces to other systems
• Debugging or troubleshooting of programs
• Support of EUC
• Provide standby or support
• Run ad hoc and monthly programs to provide data to external systems
• Monitor and rectify error reports daily

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Any relevant IT Qualification (IT Diploma or Degree) will be a strong recommendation

Knowledge and experience:

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology
• Basic understanding of UML (Class, Activity, Entity Relation Diagrams, etc.)
• Understanding of OO concepts, design principles and patterns
• Good knowledge of the following technologies will be beneficial:
  • Java
  • .NET C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET
  • MVC, MCF, LinQ
  • HTML, CSS, XML
  • JavaScript, JQuery, Json
• Understand and code XML, XSD, HTTP and SOAP protocols
• Knowledge of Persistence frameworks (XPO would be beneficial)
• Microsoft Patterns and Practices
• Documentation Frameworks, Tools and Standards
• Understanding of Domain Driven Design concepts
• Planning and Software design
• Software Quality and metric
• High level understanding of Enterprise Test Methodology
• Relevant financial services experience will be strongly recommended

Personal Attributes

• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
• Action orientated - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Self-development - Contributing independently

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Being resilient - 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.

Closing date: 15 November 2024

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment 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.