Africa Assurance Innovation And Digital Data Engineer - Associate 1

Ernst & Young Global Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer - Associate 1 in Johannesburg. The role involves extracting data from various ERP systems and supporting data analytics initiatives. Ideal candidates have 1 to 2 years of experience and knowledge in data extraction and reporting tools. The position may require travel.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of work experience.
• Strong understanding of IT environments and security.
• Proven working experience in data extraction.

Responsibilities

• Extract data for the South Africa Assurance business.
• Construct scripts for data extraction.
• Support reactive and proactive projects.

Skills

Data extraction

ERP systems knowledge

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Tools

Business Objects

SQL

Microsoft Excel

PowerBi

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Job title : Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer - Associate 1

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 03, 2025

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• 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.

Roles and 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.

Other Requirements

• Travel may be required.

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
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