Job Description

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Santam’s AI, Data & Analytics Centre of Excellence (COE), consolidating and optimising data, analytics, and AI capabilities across the enterprise. This EXCO level role ensures the delivery of scalable, secure, and innovative data solutions that enable business growth, operational efficiency, and advanced decision-making. This role oversees the development, deployment, and governance of AI solutions, while driving innovation and ethical AI practices and this role will report into the Group Chief Underwriting Officer. The position leads seven specialized teams across Data Strategy, Data Management & BI, AI, Analytics, Data Governance, Data Platform, and Automation, driving transformation aligned to Santam’s strategic objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Strategic Leadership & Vision:Define and execute the enterprise-wide data and AI strategy and implementation roadmap aligned to Santam’s business objectives;Drive transformation initiatives to consolidate data platforms, governance, and analytics capabilities. 2. Data Strategy:Enhance the data strategy to ensure high-quality, accessible, and secure data for AI initiatives.Refine data governance frameworks, including compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).Drive data democratization and self-service analytics across the organization.