Jobs in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Woolpert is hiring a fully remote Senior ERP Data Analyst to join our Corporate Applications team and lead enterprise-wide data migration initiatives. As a key contributor, you will own the design, development, and execution of data migration activities that are critical to integrating newly acquired companies into our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE) ERP systems. This role ensures data quality, integrity, and alignment with business requirements across global operations. The position operates during working hours of 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, offering flexibility to work from anywhere while driving strategic outcomes in a dynamic enterprise environment.

Data Ownership & Validation

• Analyze legacy data structures and reconcile discrepancies to ensure readiness for migration.
• Define and document business requirements for data transformation and validation.
• Validate mappings across legal entities and business units to ensure consistency and compliance.

M&A Integration Leadership

• Act as a key contributor throughout the M&A lifecycle—discovery, solution design, migration, and post-integration support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with business goals and operational realities.

Functional-Technical Translation

• Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable data migration plans.
• Facilitate collaboration between ERP, analytics, and business teams to ensure seamless integration.

ERP Migration Execution

• Lead data migration from legacy ERP systems into Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O and CE.
• Integrate with Dayforce and other platforms to ensure continuity across HR, finance, and operations.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify data integrity and resolve anomalies.

Mapping & Documentation

• Partner with Data Analytics and ERP migration teams to define source-to-target mappings.
• Maintain detailed documentation of mapping logic, transformation rules, and test results for auditability and scalability.

Stakeholder Enablement

• Support acquisition teams with training, documentation, and adoption strategies.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and operational readiness across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of industry experience, ideally within enterprise environments (AEG preferred).
• Proven experience as an ERP Analyst or in a similar role, with at least 8+ years of hands-on experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics (D365FO/CE preferred).

Required Technical Skills

• Candidates with 5+ years of experience in data migration projects and ERP data migration are preferred.
• Proven experience in ERP data migration, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O/CE.
• Strong understanding of data structures, reconciliation techniques, and cross-system integration.
• Experience supporting M&A initiatives and working across legal entities.
• Proficiency in SQL, data mapping, and test plan development.
• Experience with data migration processes, including extraction, transformation, and loading of data.
• Familiarity with SQL and data analysis tools for reporting purposes.
• Familiarity with the underlying technologies and infrastructure of the ERP system.
• Knowledge of database concepts and experience with database management systems used by the ERP system.
• Ability to integrate the ERP system with other enterprise systems and third-party applications.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to analyse complex business problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Must have experience analysing cross-application dependencies – for instance, understanding how requests would affect Dayforce, CE, existing integrations, etc.
• Demonstrated success in completing projects as a team member, with solid business process knowledge in data migration, governance, and related focus areas.

About Woolpert

Woolpert is committed to a vision to become the premier architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm, and one of the best companies in the world. It’s a vision we’ve been fine-tuning for decades. It guides our decisions and investments, provides our clients with optimal solutions, and offers our employees unrivalled opportunities. Woolpert is recognized as a Great Place to Work by its employees with more than a century of experience, with over 2,000 employees and 30 offices worldwide.

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