Satic - Data Migration Consultant

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can leverage your expertise in data and technology to make a real difference. In this dynamic role, you will be part of a rapidly growing team focused on delivering innovative data solutions across various sectors. With access to cutting-edge training and certifications, you will enhance your skills while working on challenging projects that have a significant impact on clients. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values flexibility, adaptability, and continuous learning. If you're ready to tackle society's biggest challenges with technology, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology and data programs.
• Strong experience in data migrations and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality client projects in data and technology.
• Identify migration requirements and execute migration cycles.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve data issues and design solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Migration

Informatica

Alteryx

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Data

Bachelor’s degree in Technology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

GitHub

ERP Systems (Sage, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce)

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Summary: At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilize advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimize their operations and achieve their strategic goals.

In data enablement at PwC, you will focus on innovating and delivering digital services for a given enterprise resource planning (ERP) or area of the business. You will have specialized knowledge of your ERP or business area, coupled with broader skills in data extraction, acquisition, manipulation, visualization, and modeling, as well as IT controls, to support delivering services to clients (internal or external).

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:

1. Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
2. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
3. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
4. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
5. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
6. Use reflection to develop self-awareness, enhance strengths, and address development areas.
7. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
8. 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 with in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation, and who want to be part of a community of solvers tackling society’s biggest challenges.

If you seek a career where every day is different, challenges are complex, and you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By joining SATIC, you will work with teams worldwide, harnessing cutting-edge tech to make a difference in people's lives.

The role is within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Data Engineering and Migration team within our Risk practice. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for delivering data solutions across sectors, with access to the latest training and certifications.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

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

Experience required:

• Achievement-oriented with flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology and data programs, e.g., ERP data migrations.
• Strong experience and/or certifications in languages like Python, SQL, and applications like Informatica, Alteryx.
• Experience with cloud platforms and deployment tools.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/CRM/HR systems such as Sage, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce.
• Excellent organizational skills, resilience, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven IT skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel globally as needed.

Responsibilities of role:

Seeking motivated individuals with a proven record in delivering high-quality client projects, especially in data and technology programs. Responsibilities include creating and reviewing client deliverables, identifying migration requirements, executing migration cycles, and collaborating with clients to resolve data issues. You will provide practical data and technology expertise to design robust migration solutions, support asset maintenance, and work with international teams.

You will continue personal development, stay current with data and tech trends, especially in AI, and contribute to innovative solutions to maximize client impact.

Desirable skill sets include:

• Skills in data migrations, governance, script development, and ERP/CRM/HR data projects.
• Experience managing containerized applications like FastAPI, Kubernetes.
• Understanding of best practices in software development and team collaboration, including using GitHub.
• Experience leveraging GenAI for software development.