Management Information Specialist (MI)

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POSITION INFO:

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.