SATIC Data Migration Consultant

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate for its Johannesburg office. You will focus on data management, driving technology innovation, and collaborating on data migration projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in data programmes, particularly in ERP data migrations, with skills in Python and SQL. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technology and data programmes.
• Strong experience and/or certifications in Python, SQL, and applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms and familiar with cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong team working skills for client projects.
• Create and review client deliverables.
• Collaborate with colleagues across competencies for high-value solutions.

Skills

ERP data migrations

Python

SQL

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Data or Technology

Tools

Informatica

Alteryx

MS Excel

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data management focus on organising and maintaining data to enable accuracy and accessibility for effective decision-making. These individuals handle data governance, quality control, and data integration to support business operations. Those in data quality and operations at PwC will focus on the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of data for effective decision-making and business operations. Your work will involve implementing data quality control measures, performing data cleansing and validation, and monitoring data integrity. You will be responsible for managing data operations, including data acquisition, transformation, and loading processes, to enable the smooth functioning of data management systems and processes.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Summary

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

The role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Data Engineering and Migration team within our Risk Consulting practice. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of data solutions across a range of sectors. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network, including any necessary certifications.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Finance, Business, Data or Technology related.

Experience

The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology and data programmes e.g. ERP data migrations.
• Strong experience and/or certifications in at least one of the following or equivalent languages: Python, SQL and applications: Informatica, Alteryx.
• Experience with cloud platforms, and familiarity with cloud deployment tools and practices.
• Hands on experience and/ or certifications in ERP/CRM/HR systems such as Sage, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce.
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proven IT skills (in at least the following programs): MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English.
• The ability and willingness to travel worldwide when the project dictates.

Responsibilities of role

We currently have opportunities for ambitious and highly motivated individuals with a proven history of delivering high-quality client projects, experience in data, and a background in technology and data programmes.

• You will be required to possess strong team working skills as the delivery role requires working with clients, reporting to seniors and coaching junior staff.
• The role involves creating and reviewing client deliverables, from executive reports to detailed design documentation, and developing data scripts. Key activities include identifying migration requirements, executing migration cycles, ensuring a consistent migration approach and collaborating with clients to resolve data issues. Candidates will provide practical data and technology expertise to design robust migration solutions and support the maintenance of assets including the PwC Data Migration Suite.
• The role requires collaboration with colleagues across various competencies and regions within our Risk Consulting practices to deliver high-value solutions for clients, including data migration for large-scale transformation programs. This includes working with UK colleagues on client projects and internal initiatives, and collaborating with international teams when needed.
• Continue to develop yourself personally and stay current with trends in data and technology, particularly in AI, to drive innovation and enhance client impact by keeping up to date with data trends both regionally and globally.

Desirable skill sets

• Technical skills in one or more of the following areas – data migrations, data governance, data script development, and data projects in relation to ERP/CRM/HR systems
• Experience with applications such as Alteryx and/or Informatica advantageous.
• Experience in managing containerised applications (e.g. FastAPI, Kubernetes).
• The ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of best practices in software development and effective team collaboration.
• Experience using GitHub for various development activities, including version control, collaboration, and code reviews.
• Hands on experience in leveraging GenAI for software development
• Experience working with finance systems

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 30, 2025