Data Technologist

Gijima Holdings; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Data Technologist for a Centurion-based role. The candidate will engage with business teams, perform database programming, data quality assurance, and analysis to support decision making.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of experience, SAS/SQL Server certs, and strong PowerBI skills; familiarity with financial data flows is a plus. The position requires clear communication and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, BIS/analysis, finance, or related field.
• SAS and/or SQL Server certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years in data mining, modeling, or coding.
• Strong quantitative skills with training in statistics and data mining.
• Knowledge of financial flows, illicit financial activities is advantageous.
• Proficiency in PowerBI and BI visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business teams to define project requirements.
• Develop new information sources and custom management tools.
• Perform database programming and data integration tasks.
• QA tests, resolve database problems, and improve processes.
• Design data models and prepare reports with inferences.
• Maintain documentation and conduct data audits.
• Conduct big data evaluations and provide analytical support.
• Brief and present to stakeholders; disseminate information.
• Plan work to meet milestones and perform additional analyses.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Degree in economics/statistics/mathematics/CS/BIS/finance

Tools

PowerBI

SAS/SQL Server certs

Job description

Data Technologist

Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp) | Centurion

Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Data Technologist to join their dynamic team in Centurion. Reporting to the Manager, you will be responsible for various key performance areas:

Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis

• Engage with business teams to understand project requirements
• Identify and develop new information sources
• Create custom management tools

Database Programming and Development

• Perform database programming for projects
• Assist in data integration and migration activities
• Provide input in database architectural discussions

Data Quality Assurance and Problem Resolution

• Conduct quality assurance tests
• Resolve database problems and error reports
• Identify process improvements

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Design models to detect anomalies in data
• Prepare reports containing inferences and conclusions
• Apply diagnostic skills to identify multiple relationships

Data Management and Documentation

• Maintain database programming documentation
• Conduct data audits
• Contribute to the development of document templates

Big Data Evaluation and Analytical Support

• Conduct big data evaluations and provide analytical support
• Compile user-friendly reports

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Provide briefings and presentations with stakeholders
• Disseminate approved information responsibly

Planning and Execution

• Work execution planning to achieve milestones
• Perform additional data analysis as required

This role requires

• A degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, business information systems/analysis, finance, or law enforcement support.
• SAS and/or SQL Server certifications.
• At least 3 years of experience in the aforementioned fields or in data mining, modeling, or coding.
• Exceptional quantitative skills, demonstrated through formal training in statistics, data mining, and coding to develop models, with relevant experience applying these skills in research or operational environments.
• Expertise in financial and banking transactional analysis and developing mathematical or statistical models through coding and data mining.
• Knowledge of financial flows, particularly illicit financial flows, with an understanding of the illicit economy and criminal activities that generate illicit finances is advantageous.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction at all organisational levels and with clients.
• Confidence and credibility to engage persuasively at all levels within the organisation and with clients.
• Proficiency in PowerBI and other business intelligence and visualisation software.