SATIC: Data Migration Consultant (Senior Associate)

PwC Careers Africa; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC's South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) invites ambitious individuals to join our Data Engineering and Migration team. You will deliver data solutions across multiple sectors, with access to PwC's global network and latest training tools.

The role requires 3–5 years in technology/data programmes, strong Python/SQL skills, and hands-on ERP/CRM/HR system experience (Sage, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce). Hybrid work after training, with travel worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Data or Technology.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology and data programmes e.g. ERP data migrations.
• Strong experience and/or certifications in Python or SQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms and ERP/CRM/HR systems (e.g., Sage, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce).
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication in English and willingness to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data solutions across sectors as part of PwC's Data Engineering and Migration team.
• Create and review client deliverables, from executive reports to detailed design documentation, and develop data scripts.
• Coordinate with clients and cross-regional teams to migrate data and resolve data issues.
• Stay current with data trends and AI to enhance project impact.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Travel ability

Education

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

Tools

Python

SQL

Sage

Workday

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Salesforce

Alteryx

Informatica

GitHub

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Job description

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 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:

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

Experience required:

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
• 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 one of 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 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 include:

• 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

The successful candidates will be required to work the standard office hours of the United Kingdom office. During the training period, attendance in the office will be required on a daily basis. Following the completion of training, candidates will transition to a hybrid working model. Please note that PwC SATIC is currently refining its hybrid working approach, and this remains subject to change in line with business, client, and team requirements.