Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer - Associate 1

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer in Johannesburg. The role involves data extraction from various ERP systems, supporting analytics projects, and ensuring effective data management within the team. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, particularly with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and SQL. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Extract data for the South Africa Assurance business.
• Construct scripts for data extraction.
• Participate in learning initiatives.

Skills

Data extraction from ERP systems

SQL

Data reporting packages

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

PowerBi

Python

Job description

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Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 26 Aug 2025

Requisition ID: 1636275

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

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 todriving 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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