Job Description

Who are we?Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. Sanlam Life and Savings consists of three clusters - Sanlam Corporate, Sanlam Retail Mass and Sanlam Retail Affluent. The Sanlam Life and Savings Office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the three clusters, as well as performing governance oversight that includes assurance provided by second line of defense functions in SLS, to enable us to meet our business objectives.Role DescriptionAs an intermediate-level SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions using SAP BusinessObjects tools. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver high-quality BI reports, dashboards, and analytics. This role requires proficiency in BOBJ tools, data modeling, report development, and SQL querying.What will you do?Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain BI reports and dashboards using SAP BusinessObjects tools, including Web Intelligence (WebI), Crystal Reports SAP Hanna, Dashboards and SQL.(Xcelsius), and Analysis for Office.
• Design and implement data models and universes using SAP Universe Designer (Information Design Tool - IDT) for data abstraction and reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze data, and deliver actionable insights through BI solutions.
• Conduct performance optimization and tuning activities to improve report and dashboard performance for large datasets.
• Provide training and support to end-users on using BI tools, accessing reports, and interpreting data.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate BI solutions with other systems and applications.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in BI technologies and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities to ensure the quality and reliability of BI solutions.

What will make you successful in this role?Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in developing BI solutions using SAP BusinessObjects tools.
• Proficiency in SAP BusinessObjects suite, including WebI, SAP Hanna, SQL Crystal Reports, Dashboards (Xcelsius), and Analysis for Office.
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and experience with SAP Universe Designer (IDT).
• Solid SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization of BI reports and dashboards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• SAP BusinessObjects certification(s) preferred but not required.

Qualification and ExperienceDegree or Diploma and the required Certification with 6 to 8 years related experience.Knowledge and SkillsObject and data modelsDefines, designs and builds dimensional databasesTranslates business needs into long-term architecture solutionsDevelopment of data warehousing blueprints.Data warehouse managementPersonal AttributesDecision quality - Contributing independentlyInterpersonal savvy - Contributing independentlyPlans and aligns - Contributing independentlyOptimises work processes - Contributing independentlyBuild a successful career with usWe'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 CompetenciesBeing resilient - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyCultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyTurnaround timeThe 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 July 2024Our commitment to transformationThe 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.

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