Junior Energy Data Analyst
Bellville, Cape Town
Minimum requirements and experience :
- BEng or BSc (Mechanical or Electrical or Statistics).
- Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in data analysis.
- A passion for data analysis and BI visualisation.
- Interest and skill in BI visualisations and aesthetic design of technical data.
- Highly skilled in MS Excel.
- Experience with large datasets, data cleaning, aggregation etc will be beneficial.
Responsibilities :
Support the Energy Utilities Program reporting and analysis for clients.Support the development and maintenance of the software platform.Communication and feedback to clientsSenior Data Manager
Bellville, Western Cape R - R Y CXI
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Job Description
As a
Senior Data Manager
, you'll lead the way in shaping how data drives strategy, growth, and performance across a dynamic group of companies. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll turn complex commercial, customer, and industry data into clear insights that influence decision-making at the highest level.
You'll own the data vision—building modern platforms (warehouse, lake, cloud), driving innovation with AI / ML, and ensuring data is secure, scalable, and business-ready. Working closely with executives and stakeholders, you'll have a direct hand in guiding strategy through data.
This is also your chance to build and develop a talented data team, lead the full data lifecycle, and introduce tools and technologies that unlock new value for the business. If you're looking to make a real impact and set the standard for data excellence, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of data professionals, (Data Analysts, Data Engineers) fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.Structure the team and mentor and guide members to enhance their skills and promote knowledge-sharing across the department.Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development to build a high-performing data team.Work closely with Commercial, Operations, and Sales teams to understand data needs and translate them into actionable solutions.Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the company's broader business objectives.Ensure that the data strategy drives the company's long-term vision, particularly in areas like energy trading, customer behaviour analysis, and pricing strategies.Integration and Management of Diverse Data Types : Oversee the integration of commercial data, customer data, and industry-specific data (including meter readings (data flows) and energy consumption metrics).Manage the end-to-end integration, modelling, and analysis of these data streams, ensuring seamless data flow across the organisation.Ensure that all data sources are harmonised to create comprehensive, actionable business insights.Advanced Data Modelling & Algorithm Development : Lead the creation, optimisation, and deployment of data models and algorithms, with a focus on both real-time and historical data.Drive the development of predictive models and analytical frameworks to forecast market trends, customer behaviours, and energy demand.Working with Commercial Analysts and Product owners, build and implement algorithms that drive dynamic pricing, energy demand forecasting, and strategic decision-making.Data Warehouse & Data Lake Management : Take ownership of the company's data warehouse and data lake architecture, ensuring they are designed for scalability, performance, and alignment with business goals.Oversee the integration of diverse datasets into the data warehouse and data lake, ensuring data quality, integrity, and accessibility.Leverage Microsoft Fabric and other relevant technologies to optimise these data environments for efficient processing and real-time analytics.Business Intelligence & Reporting : Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and BI reports that provide key stakeholders, including senior leadership (CEO, Board members), with actionable insights.Ensure that the data-driven insights are easily accessible and presented in a clear, concise manner to support critical decision-making.Collaborate with leadership to identify key metrics and KPIs to measure business performance and guide long-term strategies.Data Governance & Security : Ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of all data systems, adhering to industry standards for data governance and information security.Implement and enforce data governance frameworks that protect sensitive commercial, customer, and industry data.Manage data privacy and ensure that the company's data management practices comply with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, industry standards).Collaboration with Leadership & Stakeholders : Partner with senior leaders and work with SME, specifically across Commercial, Operations, and other departments to understand specific needs and deliver tailored solutions.Provide actionable, data-driven insights to senior leadership, enabling them to make informed decisions related to energy trading, pricing strategies, and market trends.Act as the key liaison between the data team and other business units, ensuring alignment between business objectives and data initiatives.Technology Evolution & Innovation : Lead the evolution of the company's data infrastructure, ensuring that the data systems and technologies evolve in line with industry advancements and organisational needs.Identify opportunities to integrate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to optimise data management, analysis, and reporting capabilities.Champion the adoption of new tools and methodologies, including machine learning, advanced analytics, and AI, to uncover insights that were previously hidden.Operational Efficiency & Process Optimisation : Implement and refine data workflows to optimise operational efficiency, reduce redundancies, and streamline decision-making processes across departments.Ensure that the data systems are designed to meet the demands of real-time data processing for mission-critical operations such as trading and pricing.Continuously assess and improve data processes to ensure they meet the needs of both operational and strategic business functions.Strategic Insight Delivery : Provide senior leadership with strategic insights that inform decision-making in energy trading, hedging, pricing, and other key commercial areas.Leverage data to uncover new opportunities, address business challenges, and drive growth and profitability.Ensure that data-driven insights not only solve current problems but also guide long-term business strategy development.Data Privacy Governance Officer
Posted today
Job Description
Who are we?
Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratize financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture us that of agility and constant deployment, we believe in learning fast, learning cheap and learning forward. Our aim is to provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, at the same time provide compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realize their dreams.
About the role
Join Sanlam Fintech and help shape the future of data privacy in one of Africa's most exciting digital transformation stories.
We're not just protecting data, we're enabling financial inclusion at scale. Sanlam Fintech is democratising financial services across Africa through AI-powered, digital-first solutions that reach millions of previously excluded consumers. As our Data Privacy Governance Officer, you'll be at the intersection of innovation and compliance, ensuring we grow responsibly while breaking new ground in partnerships with banks, media companies and beyond.
This isn't a box-ticking compliance role. This is about building privacy into our DNA as we scale across Africa, leverage AI responsibly, and navigate complex multi-partner ecosystems. If you're excited about solving privacy challenges that don't have a playbook yet, keep reading.
What will you do?
Build Privacy into Everything We Do :
Design and embed privacy-by-design principles into new products, services and partnerships from day oneConduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify and mitigate risks before they become problemsDraft and review Data Sharing and Usage Agreements (DSUAs) that enable business innovation while staying compliantBe the Privacy Guardian Across the Ecosystem :
Ensure privacy governance structures are effective across all SFT business units and partner organizationsManage the end-to-end data breach response process - detection, reporting, and remediationInvestigate and respond to PAIA requests and data privacy complaintsManage correspondence with the Information Regulator on behalf of the Cluster Information OfficerDrive Compliance and Assurance :
Lead compliance assessments (self-assessments and maturity reviews) to ensure we meet regulatory requirementsPartner with auditors and compliance functions to scope and execute monitoring programsEnsure all business units maintain up-to-date processing registers and data mapsTurn audit findings into actionable improvementsChampion a Privacy-First Culture :
Deliver engaging training sessions that make data privacy relevant and accessible for everyoneRun simulated privacy incident exercises to keep teams sharp and preparedLaunch and manage communications programs (monthly check-ins, quarterly forums, newsletters)Onboard and support Data Privacy Champions, Deputy Information Officers, and Information Officers across the clusterNavigate Complex Regulatory Landscapes :
Stay ahead of emerging AI governance and data privacy regulationsFind innovative ways to enable data processing within regulatory constraintsSupport strategic objectives like cross-sell, upsell, and holistic client experiences - compliantlyWhat will make you successful in this role?
You're a Strategic Problem-Solver : You don't just spot compliance gaps - you find creative solutions that enable the business to achieve its goals while staying within regulatory boundaries. You understand that privacy and innovation aren't opposites; they're partners.
You're an Excellent Communicator : You can translate complex regulatory requirements into plain language that business stakeholders actually understand and act on. You can influence without authority and build genuine partnerships across teams.
You Think Like a Business Partner, Not a Blocker : You understand the business context and strategic objectives. You're there to enable, not prevent - finding the "how" when others see only obstacles.
You're Comfortable with Complexity : You can navigate a distributed operational environment with multiple legal entities, partners, and regulatory jurisdictions. You see the connections others miss and understand how data flows across boundaries.
You're Proactive and Resilient : Data breaches happen. Regulations change. Partners have different maturity levels. You stay calm under pressure, plan ahead, and continuously improve processes based on lessons learned.
You're a Culture Builder : You know that real privacy protection comes from people, not just policies. You're energised by the challenge of embedding privacy consciousness across an entire organisation through training, engagement, and leading by example.
What you'll need
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Law, MIS, Information Management, or related fieldCertifications such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) would be a significant advantageExperience :
3-5 years in the financial services industry supporting or leading data privacy / regulatory programmes, processes, or practicesOR experience in a compliance-related role with strong exposure to data privacyExperience working across multiple business units or in complex, matrixed environments is highly desirableSkills & expertise
Deep understanding of data privacy regulatory requirements impacting financial services (POPIA, PAIA, LTIA, PPR)Knowledge of privacy-by-design principles and Privacy Impact Assessment methodologiesUnderstanding of data sharing frameworks and consent managementAwareness of emerging AI governance and data privacy intersectionsTechnical Skills :
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)Analytical thinking - able to assess complex scenarios and identify privacy risksProject management - juggling multiple initiatives with competing prioritiesProblem-solving - finding pragmatic solutions to novel privacy challengesInterpersonal Skills :
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all levelsNetworking and relationship-building across organizational boundariesTraining and facilitation skillsPersonal Attributes
Decision quality - Contributing through others
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
Optimises work processes - Contributing through others
Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
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