Data Migration Specialist

Calibrate People; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Data Migration Specialist based in Gauteng, South Africa. This role involves designing and executing seamless data migrations in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with ETL tools, programming skills in SAS, SQL, or Python, and holds a relevant degree. This fast-paced position offers the chance to tackle complex projects and make significant contributions to data governance. Apply now to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data migration mastery in financial services.
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools and data governance frameworks.
• Certifications are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute seamless data migrations.
• Wrangle SAS, SQL, or Python for data manipulation.
• Support system integrations and manage change projects.

Skills

Data migration expertise

Financial services knowledge

ETL tools experience

Programming skills (SAS, SQL, Python)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

ETL tools

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Data Migration Specialist: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone! Shake Up Your Career!

Location: Sandton, JHB Hybrid | Salary: Competitive (because you're worth it!)

Ready to escape the comfort zone? If you are stuck in the same old, same old and craving a challenge, this is your wake‑up call. If you are a financial data wizard with a knack for migrating, transforming, and making financial data sing, then it's time to shake things up.

What you will do:

• Designing and executing seamless data migrations, no lost records on your watch!
• Wrangling SAS, SQL, Python, or other tools to make data dance.
• Transform, and finesse data like a digital alchemist.
• Extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) like a pro.
• Work on large‑scale change management projects that keep the finance world on its toes.
• Spot risks, solve problems, and make data move smoothly, securely, and smartly.
• Supporting system integrations and upgrades with precision.
• Play nice with stakeholders, ensuring projects land without a hitch. (smooth and drama free migrations)

What you need:

• 5+ years of data migration mastery in financial services. (Insurance/Banking/Consulting)
• Relevant bachelors degree, with a strong preference for a post graduate qualification.
• Certifications that prove you know your data, are highly advantageous.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL tools, and data governance frameworks.
• A mindset that sees change as an adventure, not a chore.
• Technical expertise using programming, software and business intelligence tools, (the fun stuff).
• A bring‑it‑on attitude to change, challenges, and complex projects.

The opportunity?

A fast‑paced role where no two days are the same. If you're ready to migrate more than just data (hello, next‑level career move!), hit apply now.