Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer - Associate 1

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Data Engineer for the Africa Assurance team. The role involves extracting data from ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, collaborating closely with Data Analysts, and developing scripts for data extraction. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, a solid understanding of IT environments, and knowledge of common data tools. This position may require some travel.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of work experience.
• Strong understanding of IT security and networking.
• Demonstrate good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Extract data for the South Africa Assurance business.
• Construct scripts for digital analytical tools.
• Collaborate with the Data Delivery Specialist.

Skills

Strong understanding of IT environments

Data extraction

SQL databases

Reporting packages

ERP systems knowledge

Tools

Business Objects

SpotFire

PowerBi

Python

Alteryx

Microsoft Excel

SQL Server

Job description

Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 24 Sept 2025

Requisition ID: 1636275

Role – Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer – Associate 3

Overview

The Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer ("Data Engineer") is responsible for the extraction of data from ERP systems for the South Africa Data Delivery Team ("SA DD"). The Data Engineer will also be required to have a good understanding of key ERPs including, but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison, Sage and other common ERPs used in South Africa, and be able to construct scripts to extract data.

Responsibilities

• Extract data for the South Africa Assurance business and share this with our Data Analysts.
• Knowledge of key ERPs including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison, Sage and other common ERPs used in South Africa.
• Be able to construct scripts that will allow for the extraction of data for core digital analytical tools.
• Closely working with the Data Delivery Specialist to extract data.
• Participate in the SA DD Team’s learning and sharing initiatives.
• Staying abreast of developments in EY’s digital solutions and developments in the market to be able to extract the appropriate data.
• Supporting reactive and proactive projects related to driving demand from the South Africa Assurance business and improving service delivery from the SA DD Team.

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of work experience
• Strong understanding of IT environments, IT security, networking and server architecture
• Proven working experience in the extraction of data
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects, etc.), databases (SQL, etc)
• Some working experience in one or more ERP’s e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison and Sage
• Advantageous to have some experience in SpotFire, PowerBi, Python and Alteryx
• Strong knowledge of and experience with common data tooling such as Microsoft Excel, Access and SQL Server
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Deadline oriented
• Ability to prioritise own work
• Experience in external audit or in a professional services firm will be a positive

Other Requirements

• Travel may be required.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.