JOB TITLE: Management Information (MI) Specialist
AREA: Pretoria East, Gauteng
INDUSTRY: Insurance
Salary / CTC: R 42 000 (depending on current earnings, qualifications and experience)
Report to: Head of Business Data and MIS
Job Summary:
The Management Information (MI) Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and management of data-driven reports and insights that support strategic decision-making within our organisation. This role focuses on delivering high-quality management information, ensuring data accuracy, and optimising data visualisation tools to present actionable insights. The MI Specialist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to drive business performance improvements through insightful data analysis and reporting, while maintaining data integrity and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Reporting and Analysis:
- Design and develop comprehensive MI reports and dashboards to meet business needs.
- Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends and insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with business units to understand reporting requirements and deliver custom reports.
Data Governance and Integrity:
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of all management information.
- Support data governance efforts by implementing data quality standards and controls.
- Work with data owners to monitor data quality and initiate corrective measures as needed.
Advanced Data Visualisation:
- Utilise advanced data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to create intuitive and insightful reports and dashboards.
- Present data findings in a clear and impactful manner, helping to inform key business decisions.
Compliance and Data Security:
- Ensure all management information complies with relevant data privacy and security regulations (e.g., POPIA).
- Support data classification efforts and manage access controls to protect sensitive data.
Programming and Data Automation:
- Use programming languages such as SQL, Python, and R to automate data extraction, transformation, and reporting processes.
- Develop and optimise automated reporting solutions to streamline management information processes.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with teams across the business to understand their information needs and provide tailored insights.
- Act as a subject matter expert in MI, offering training and support to colleagues on reporting tools and data analysis techniques.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in data reporting, visualisation, and analytics.
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance reporting processes, tools, and data quality.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 2 – 4 years minimum experience in a Management Information role or related role
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Management, Data Science, Business Analytics).
- Strong expertise in SQL and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and creating impactful reports.
- Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and automation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with data governance principles and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non- technical stakeholders.
- Experience in Salesforce is an advantage.
Additional Information
The incumbent may be required to perform other job-related tasks outside of those specified in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review and may be adjusted to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.