Monocle. Make the change.

Monocle is looking for SAS Specialists to join our team. This opportunity will provide the successful candidate with experience in implementing technical and strategic projects at the heart of blue-chip financial service institutions.

The ideal Monocle SAS Specialist:

• Has an enquiring mind and is eager to learn and improve their professional skillset

• Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another

• Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work

• Remains determined, even when faced with unforeseen challenges

• Works well under pressure to meet client objectives

• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events

• Works well independently and in a team

• Shares Monocle’s values and ethics

• Is invested in building a better and stronger world

At Monocle, we believe work is more than a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world. An opportunity to fulfil your potential. To make friendships with ambitious, positive, like-minded people. A way to build a foundation for a life-long career by gaining invaluable industry experience and learning critical skills that will make you a highly sought-after specialist.

Monocle is a people-centric, independent consulting firm, specialising in banking and insurance. We understand that our greatest asset is our staff and because of this, we do things a bit differently.

• Unlimited training and development

  • Training and development are at the heart of Monocle’s company ethos – that is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee that joins the company

  • Superior in-house training for industry knowledge and skills development, including SQL, Python, C#, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, advanced Excel, Power Platforms, Scrum, Fundamentals of Banking, and many more

  • Financial support for industry related certifications, including CIMA, CFA and FRM

• Unparalleled growth and exposure

  • Our consulting teams delivery mission critical projects at the biggest and most prestigious banks and insurers in South Africa and abroad

  • Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of the most critical and exciting areas of the financial industry

  • With offices in London, Amsterdam, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, we offer opportunities for international exposure as well as transfers between our offices to service the rapidly growing needs of our industry-leading clients

• Unique and vibrant company culture

  • At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues

  • We love nothing more than getting outdoors and partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored sport clubs, including golf, running, indoor cricket, cycling, hiking, and more

  • Multiple company sponsored events every quarter to allow staff to engage and socialise in a relaxed and fun environment, including frequent company meetings, annual parties, departmental outings, and our well-loved “family day”

• Ultra-competitive compensation

  • At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our teams, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value

  • Regular performance evaluations that drive the promotion schedule – room for accelerated promotions based individual circumstances

  • Annual bonuses based on performance

Recruitment Process:

During the interview process, you will meet with different Monocle representatives – including both Human Resources representatives and company executives – and demonstrate your cognitive abilities in various assessments. A critical aspect of the interview process will be determining whether Monocle will be a good fit for you and your career aspirations, so please come prepared with any questions you may have.

If you have a passion for finance and problem-solving, a relevant qualification, and think you have what it takes to join a team of your smartest and most driven peers, start your Monocle journey today!