Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Midrand / Semi-Remote – R600 PH

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,152,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT recruitment agency is looking for talented Data Engineers and Data Scientists to tackle complex challenges in data engineering and digital transformation. This contract role offers a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities to influence solutions in vehicle development and customer engagement through innovative data strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Data Engineer.
• Experience with AWS services and tools such as Glue, Athena, and Lambda.
• Proficiency in Python 3.x and PostgreSQL required.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying data-driven solutions.
• Building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines.
• Supporting decision-making in vehicle development and logistics.

Skills

Data processing

Automation

Data pipeline maintenance

AWS services

Agile environments

Python 3.x

AWS Glue

PostgreSQL RDS

Git

AWS QuickSight

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GitHub

Job description

Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Midrand / Semi-Remote – R600 PH

Recruiter: E-Merge

Job Ref: GZ60617

Date posted: Monday, June 23, 2025

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Salary: R1,152,000 per year (equivalent to R600 per hour)

Summary:

We are seeking talented Data Engineers and Data Scientists to join our team and address complex challenges in engineering and digital transformation. In this role, you will work at the intersection of big data, advanced analytics, and innovative technology, designing and deploying data-driven solutions to support decision-making in vehicle development, production, logistics, and customer engagement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Data Engineer
• At least 2 years of experience with AWS services
• Proven ability to build and maintain large-scale data pipelines
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Proficiency in Python 3.x for data processing and automation
• Experience with AWS Glue for ETL processes
• Knowledge of AWS Athena for querying datasets
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda
• Familiarity with AWS EC2
• Experience with AWS CloudWatch for monitoring
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL RDS
• Experience with AWS QuickSight for visualization and reporting
• Understanding of data ingestion pipelines, especially for Call Detail Records (CDRs)
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including CI/CD pipelines
• Additional responsibilities as per the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Position Details:

Reference Number: GZ60617

This is a contract position based in Midrand / Centurion / Semi-Remote, offering a negotiable rate of R600 per hour based on experience and ability. Contact Garth at -merge.co.za or call to discuss this opportunity.

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