Data & Analytics Specialist

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is looking for a data engineer to design and maintain data pipelines for reporting and analytics in a cloud-enabled environment.

You will work with data from databases and APIs, ensuring quality and consistency across platforms, and support data integration and warehouse processes while collaborating with analytics, product, and business teams. This role also involves onboarding new clients and validating data outputs in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a data-focused role.
• Strong SQL and Python skills.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Understanding of data warehousing and ETL concepts.
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms.
• Degree in Data Science, CS, IT, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines for reporting and analytics.
• Ingest data from databases and APIs.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across platforms.
• Support data integration and warehouse processes.
• Collaborate with analytics, product, and business teams on reporting.
• Assist onboarding of new clients and validate data outputs.
• Promote secure data handling in regulated environments.
• Improve data models and reporting solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data warehousing

ETL

Cloud platforms

Data quality

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Data Science/CS/IT

Tools

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

APIs

Job description

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset, a passion for solving data challenges, and experience working with modern cloud-based data solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support reporting and analytics
• Work with data from multiple sources, including databases and APIs
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across platforms
• Support data integration and warehouse processes
• Collaborate with analytics, product, and business teams to understand reporting requirements
• Assist with onboarding new clients and validating data outputs
• Support secure data handling practices in a highly regulated environment
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of data models and reporting solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a data-focused role
• Strong SQL and Python skills
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Bonus Points For

• Cloud certifications
• Experience within financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries
• Exposure to Azure-based data technologies