Lead Analyst Programmer

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

Old Mutual is a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation where talented people come together to make a meaningful difference for our customers, communities and the markets we serve. We value diverse perspectives, collaboration and continuous growth, creating opportunities for our people to develop their capabilities while contributing to the success of a trusted African financial services organisation.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, testing and implementation of integration solutions, application components and supporting systems. The role includes conducting business and software analysis, maintaining and enhancing existing systems, and supporting the effective delivery of technology solutions. Where required, the role may also coordinate projects and related activities to ensure solutions are delivered effectively and continue to perform reliably.

Responsibilities

• OIPA Application Software Configuration
• Provide OIPA configuration services to develop new features and products by analyzing user stories and business requirements.

Applications Software Maintenance

• Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software for the OIPA application.

Design and Conceptualization

• Produce OIPA API integration designs to support digital products/services.
• Technical Developments Recommendation
• Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve OIPA system performance.

Team Leadership

• To lead a team of configurors to support a specific product line on the OIPA application.

Faults Diagnosis and Correction

• Provide defect/incident isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.

Documentation

• Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

Operational Compliance

• Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards.
• Identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.

Information Security

• Implement required security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
• Provide input on firewall design, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.

Horizon Scanning

• Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.

Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"

• Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.

Skills

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Cultivates Innovation

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Education

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

Closing Date

17 November 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.

The Old Mutual Story!

About Us

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.
We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.