Senior MIS Specialist at Old Mutual

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

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MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ingesting large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional requirements.

• Extracts data from various internal and external sources for Business units and team.

• Codes, tests and implements query programs.

• Conduct in depth analyses & statistical requirements.

• Interpret data, provide insights & support for strategy and collaboration.

• Translates complex data and/or instructions into meaningful outcomes.

• Analyse and provides recommendations on data findings.

• Analyses data to support business requirements

• Identify new business opportunities via statistical and data analysis.

• Performs data manipulation and descriptive/ exploratory data analysis.

• Responsible for creating end to end solutions which includes problem definition, data acquisition, data exploration and visualization.

• Presents results to stakeholders.

• Performs statistical analysis in support of business objectives.

• Application of, machine learning and data science techniques.

• Proactively seeks new knowledge in statistical analysis.

• Ingesting large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional requirements.

Personal effectiveness

• Accepts and lives the company values.

• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts.

• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.

• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.

• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED FOR THE JOB)

• B degree that includes Economic, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems and/or Finance

• 7+ years knowledge & experience in a data environment.

• Proficient in excel (advanced excel is advantageous)

• Experience using BI tools (SQL, SAS, Excel and PowerBI) is essential

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED, NOT A REQUIREMENT)

• Experience in working in the Agile methodology.

• Agile certification/training preferred.

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gap Analysis, IT Network Security, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, User Requirements Documentation

Competencies

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Cultivates Innovation

Customer Focus

Drives Engagement

Drives Results

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

07 June 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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