SATIC - Data Migration Consultant (Senior Associate)

PwC Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a talented individual to join their Data Engineering and Migration team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in technology and data programmes, particularly with Python and SQL, and will work closely with clients to deliver high-quality projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with international teams and access to continued professional development.

Benefits

Access to latest training and development tools

Support for necessary certifications

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and support migration requirements.
• Develop data scripts and review client deliverables.
• Work with UK colleagues on transformation projects.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Docker

GitHub

Education

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

Tools

Alteryx

Informatica

Workday

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Salesforce

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. 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

Experience

• 3-5 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.
• 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.

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 and working very closely with PwC UK, the role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Data Engineering and Migration team within our 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.

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