Management Information Specialist (MI)

Job description

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.

Posted on 12 Sep 17:31, Closing date 11 Nov