Junior Data Engineer

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join their Technology & Data team in Cape Town. The role involves hands-on data extraction, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to drive business insights, ideal for those passionate about data in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and be familiar with data modeling and ETL processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in data practice and analysis.
• Foundational experience in data modelling and ETL processes.
• Exposure to financial services or investment management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Extract data from various sources and performs quality checks.
• Data manipulation and exploratory data analysis.
• Work with senior analysts to understand data needs and provide insights.

Skills

Data Modeling

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

BCom or equivalent qualification, analytical or statistical focus

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Power BI

SQL

DAX

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Symmetry is a business in build mode, evolving, growing, and redefining what investment solutions should look like. We’re looking for a curious, capable, and adaptable Junior Data Engineer to join our Technology & Data team and help us shape how we use data to drive clarity, insight, and innovation.

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Symmetry is a business in build mode, evolving, growing, and redefining what investment solutions should look like. We’re looking for a curious, capable, and adaptable Junior Data Engineer to join our Technology & Data team and help us shape how we use data to drive clarity, insight, and innovation.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with solid foundational experience in data modelling, ETL processes, and dashboard creation, who thrives in a fast-moving, high-trust environment. This role requires the ability to work independently with a focus on efficiently gathering, transforming, and presenting data to drive business insights.

Exposure to financial services or investment space is a plus but attitude, resilience, and learning mindset matter more. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can contribute to building robust data pipelines, support analytical reporting requirements, simplifies complexity, and isn’t afraid to try, you’ll thrive here.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

Data Extraction & Preparation

• Extracts data from various internal and external sources.
• Performs data quality checks and validates results.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Performs data manipulation and descriptive/exploratory data analysis.
• Interprets and analyses data and presents.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to understand data needs.
• Translates business questions into technical outputs that inform decisions.

Personal Accountability and Professional Development

• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts.
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
• Grows within the role by taking ownership, asking questions, and leaning into feedback.

Cultural Alignment

• Lives Symmetry’s values of being brave, adaptable, authentic, and enduring not just in what they do, but how they show up and work with others.
• Comfortable being part of a team that’s building, not maintaining, and understands the value of showing up, learning fast, and solving as we go.

These responsibilities offer an overview and a general outline of the role and are not exhaustive.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• BCom or equivalent qualification, analytical or statistical focus.
• 3–5 years’ experience in data practice and analysis.
• Foundational experience in data modelling and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL and DAX for data modelling, visualization and reporting.
• Background or exposure to the investment management or financial services sector.
• Experience working with cloud data platforms.
• Exposure to Alteryx or similar tools for data preparation, blending, and automation.
• Working knowledge of Python for data transformation tasks.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum-based delivery frameworks.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, unstructured environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure Management, Computer Network Security, Current State Assessment, Database Queries, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Compression, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, IT Architecture, IT Network Security, Test Case Management

Competencies

Action Oriented, Communicates Effectively, Cultivates Innovation, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes, Plans and Aligns, Tech Savvy

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

07 July 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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About Us

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.