GI: Technology Solution Specialist: RA SC SFP; Lynwood; JG

Who are we?

Sanlam is dedicated to support, grow and empower clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face‑to‑face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,400 tied advisors and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our vision is to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam, creating sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life’s financial questions.

Ultimately, we empower people to be financially confident, secure and prosperous.

This is a 12‑month contract position allowing the incumbent to gain relevant work experience in the financial services industry. The individual will be exposed to training, mentoring and office administration whilst being part of an administrative team  responsibilities will include:

• Support the implementation of new technology solutions (products).
• Assist with project timelines, tracking, and documentation.
• Gather and document system requirements for new features and enhancements.
• Conduct system and functionality testing to ensure proper performance and a positive user experience (UX).
• Identify and document defects, communicate issues to relevant teams, and follow up on resolution.
• Collaborate with developers and cross‑functional teams to implement system changes and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot errors, handle business support queries, and resolve production system issues.
• Contribute to quarterly reporting and analytics.
• Identify opportunities to optimise and innovate within the operations environment.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of solutions under guidance from senior developers.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the team and line manager.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g. Business Analysts, Data Science, Business Owners, etc.).

• A relevant matric qualification.
• A completed three‑year diploma/degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or similar.
• Project Management or Change Management (advantageous).
• Preferably no or very limited previous working experience.
• Exposure to AI coding and development.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong foundational knowledge of IT systems and operations.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts, including object‑oriented programming, data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Experience with debugging, testing and quality assurance practices.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Working knowledge of databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and ways of working.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts (AWS advantageous).
• Exposure to AI‑enabled development tools and techniques (e.g. Claude Code advantageous).
• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry and relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks (advantageous).

• Cultivates innovation.
• Client centricity.
• Results driven.
• Collaboration.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Plans and aligns.
• Communicates effectively.
• Action oriented.
• Optimises work processes.

Your application will not be deemed complete without all required documents. Please submit a copy of your , matric certificate and qualification certificate.

23rd of June 2026