Sanlam | Succession Financial Planning (SFP) | Lynwood, Pretoria | Closing: 23 June 2026
Are you a recent IT or Computer Science graduate looking to launch your career in the financial services industry? Sanlam’s Succession Financial Planning (SFP) division is offering an exciting 12-month contract opportunity for a Technology Solution Specialist based in Lynwood, Pretoria. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, innovative environment while being mentored by industry professionals.
About Sanlam and SFP
Sanlam is one of South Africa’s leading financial services groups, committed to empowering people to be financially confident, secure, and prosperous. Through its subsidiary Succession Financial Planning (SFP), Sanlam supports Registered Financial Advisors (RFAs) in building professional practices that deliver holistic financial planning solutions to clients. SFP operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sanlam Group and forms part of the broader SanlamConnect ecosystem.
What the Role Involves
As a Technology Solution Specialist, you will be embedded in an administrative and technical team where you will receive training, mentoring, and real-world exposure to IT operations within a regulated financial services environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the implementation of new technology solutions and products
- Assisting with project timelines, tracking, and documentation
- Gathering and documenting system requirements for new features and enhancements
- Conducting system and functionality testing to ensure optimal performance and user experience
- Identifying and documenting defects, and following up on resolution with relevant teams
- Collaborating with developers and cross-functional teams on system changes
- Troubleshooting errors and resolving production system issues
- Contributing to quarterly reporting and analytics
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of solutions under senior developer guidance
- Engaging with stakeholders including Business Analysts, Data Scientists, and Business Owners
What You Need to Qualify
Qualifications & Experience:
- Matric certificate (essential)
- Completed three-year diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Little to no prior work experience preferred — this is a graduate entry-level opportunity
- Exposure to AI coding and development is an advantage
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and solid foundational IT knowledge
- Basic understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
- Experience with debugging, testing, and QA practices
- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Working knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL
- Cloud computing fundamentals (AWS advantageous)
- Exposure to AI-enabled development tools such as Claude Code is a distinct advantage
Why Join Sanlam?
Sanlam invests in its people. This contract role offers structured mentoring, real project exposure, and a gateway into one of South Africa’s most established financial services groups. You will work alongside experienced professionals across Sanlam’s diverse business clusters and build a foundation for a long-term career in technology and financial services.
The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Note: Applications must include a copy of your ID, matric certificate, and qualification certificate to be considered complete.
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