
Data Interface: Operations Analyst
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- R30,000-40,000 per month
- Contract
- Full-time
- Process and validate input files received from third parties for payroll deductions.
- Confirm file layouts and ensure input data accuracy before transmission to payroll systems.
- Perform end-to-end checks to confirm successful data integration.
- Act as the central switch by coordinating data flow between insurers, payroll systems, and employers.
- Verify payroll output against schedules.
- Ensure all processed data is reflected accurately in output files.
- Address errors promptly and maintain audit trails for all transactions.
- Perform reconciliation of payroll deductions and compile detailed reports.
- Sound knowledge of company processes and systems.
- Ensure that work procedures remain current.
- Create and manage user IDs for web interfaces.
- Resolve alerts and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Conduct threshold checks and investigate anomalies in transaction files.
- Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) for system updates.
- Ensure proper documentation of test results for change requests.
- Log and manage change requests (JIRAs) in coordination with relevant departments.
- Track change status and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Maintain operational documentation and payroll checklists.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
- Participate in annual audits and client visits.
- Matric / Grade 12.
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar data operations role.
- Knowledge of the Insurance Industry
- Strong understanding of payroll systems and data interfaces.
- Experience with third-party premium collections and EAO processing is highly advantageous.
- Competent in SQL and scripting for data validation.
- Knowledge of JIRA and Power BI.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
- Strong time management and organizational abilities.