Satic - Data Migration Consultant (Manager) - Cape Town

Pwc Careers Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Cape Town is seeking a candidate to deliver high-quality client projects within data and technology programmes. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing technical teams, strong skills in Python and SQL, and is fluent in English. This role offers opportunities for personal development and collaboration with international teams.

Benefits

Access to training and development tools

Support for necessary certifications

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience delivering technology and data programmes.
• Strong experience in cloud platforms and deployment tools.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality client projects within data and technology programmes.
• Work with clients and coach junior staff.
• Identify migration requirements and execute migration cycles.

Skills

Managing technical teams

Coaching and mentorship

Project management

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

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

Tools

Python

SQL

ERP/CRM systems

MS Excel

GitHub

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Finance, Business, Data or Technology.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in delivering technology and data programmes (e.g. ERP data migrations).

Technical Experience

• Proven experience in managing and motivating technical teams, including providing coaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrable ability in overseeing multiple projects simultaneously whilst being resilient and ensuring timely delivery.
• Strong experience and/or certifications in Python & SQL.
• 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 IT skills in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluent in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel worldwide when the project dictates.

Desirable Skills

• Technical skills in data migrations, data governance, data script development, and data projects related to ERP / CRM / HR systems.
• Experience with applications such as Alteryx and/or Informatica is advantageous.
• Experience in managing containerised applications (e.g. FastAPI, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of best practices in software development and effective team collaboration.
• Experience using GitHub for version control, collaboration and code reviews.
• Hands‑on experience in leveraging GenAI for software development.
• Experience working with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality client projects within data and technology programmes.
• Work with clients, report to seniors and coach junior staff.
• Create and review client deliverables including executive reports, detailed design documentation and develop data scripts.
• Identify migration requirements, execute migration cycles, ensure a consistent migration approach and collaborate with clients to resolve data issues.
• Provide practical data and technology expertise to design robust migration solutions and support the maintenance of assets such as the PwC Data Migration Suite.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various competencies and regions within PwC Consulting to deliver high‑value solutions, including data migration for large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Work with UK colleagues on client projects and internal initiatives, and collaborate with international teams when needed.
• Stay current with data and technology trends, particularly AI, and drive innovation to enhance client impact.

Location & Team

Based in Cape Town and working closely with PwC UK, the role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC's Data Engineering and Migration team within our Consulting practice.

Development & Growth

You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and support from the wider PwC network, including necessary certifications. The position encourages continuous personal development and staying up to date with regional and global data trends.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is achievement oriented, flexible, adaptable, capable of working independently and as part of a fast‑paced, high‑energy team, delivering high‑quality output.