Satic - Data Migration Consultant (Manager)

PwC Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks motivated individuals to join its Data Engineering and Migration team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, tackling complex challenges in data migration and transformation. You will collaborate with international teams, leveraging your expertise in data governance and cloud platforms to deliver high-impact solutions. The environment is dynamic, providing opportunities for personal growth and professional development. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in technology and data programmes.
• Strong experience in Python and SQL, with project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality client projects in data and technology.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve data issues and ensure successful migrations.

Skills

Data Migration

Python

SQL

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

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

Tools

Alteryx

Informatica

Workday

Sage

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Salesforce

GitHub

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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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.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications:

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

Experience:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in technology and data programmes e.g. ERP data migrations.
• Strong experience and/or certifications in Python & SQL
• Experience with applications such as Alteryx and/or Informatica will be advantageous
• 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 Workday, Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics & Salesforce.
• Proven experience in managing and motivating technical teams, including providing coaching and mentorship. Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously whilst being resilient and ensuring timely delivery.
• 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 programmes): 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.

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 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

Key responsibilities:

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. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• 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 and 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.

Based in Johannesburg & working very closely with PwC UK, the role sits 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 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Data Services