Data Migration Specialist

Mediclinic Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Data Migration Specialist in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The role involves coordinating data migration activities, ensuring compliance with data governance, and conducting QA checks. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of hands-on data migration experience, preferably in a SAP environment, along with strong SQL and Excel skills. Attention to detail and excellent collaboration abilities are essential for this position, which emphasizes the importance of data integrity and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on data migration experience, preferably in a SAP environment.
• Proven data experience including hands-on data migration projects.
• Familiarity with data management and database management, preferably within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control data migration activities between current and new operating systems.
• Ensure data migration aligns with policies and regulatory standards.
• Validate, cleanse, and standardize data; transform data for new structures.
• Conduct pre- and post-migration QA checks to ensure data integrity.
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance.
• Liaise with Project Team and Business Units for smooth transition.
• Assist in data optimization and post-go live support.

Skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Data extraction, mapping and transformation skills (SQL)

Knowledge of data quality and validation techniques

Knowledge of Data Governance concepts and requirements

Good interpersonal and collaboration skills

Attention to detail and quality assurance

Education

Certification in data management or related field

Data Management/Stewardship qualification

Tools

SQL

Job description

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Job Title

Data Migration Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control all activities relating to data migration and reporting between current and new operating systems, including data at facility and corporate levels.
• Data Governance and Compliance: ensure data migration aligns with policies and regulatory standards; enforce data stewardship for accuracy and accountability.
• Data Mapping and Transformation: validate, cleanse, and standardize data; define mapping between legacy and new systems; transform data to fit new structures.
• Testing and Validation: conduct pre- and post-migration QA checks to ensure data integrity; support User Acceptance Testing for accuracy.
• Data Quality & Integrity: perform data validation, cleansing, quality assurance, and standardization to maintain consistency and reliability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Coordination: liaise with the Project Team and Business Units to ensure a smooth transition and address concerns.
• Continuous Improvement and Post-Go Live Support: assist in data optimization and ongoing enhancements for improved management.

Required Education

• Essential Education: Certification in data management or related field, or 3–5 years of hands-on data migration experience (preferably in a SAP environment); formal qualification may be waived if strong practical expertise is demonstrated.
• Desired Education: Data Management/Stewardship qualification.

Required Experience

• Essential Minimum Experience: 3–5 years of proven data experience, including hands-on data migration projects.
• Desired Experience: SQL, data management and database management experience, preferably within healthcare; familiarity with SAP is advantageous.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Data extraction, mapping and transformation skills (SQL)
• Knowledge of data quality and validation techniques
• Knowledge of Data Governance concepts and requirements
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and quality assurance

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants who meet the minimum requirements.