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About our client:

With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.

What you will be doing:

1. Retrieve, validate, reconcile, prepare, store, audit, and control data on a daily basis.
2. Address data-related queries and communicate with vendors and providers.
3. Provide feedback to key stakeholders, including the Research and Development team, Analysts, and other data users.
4. Gather and analyse requirements for system enhancements and formulate techniques to ensure high-quality data collection.

What is needed:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
2. 1 - 3 years of experience, particularly in working with complex software.
3. Strong MS SQL experience and good understanding of MS Office products.
4. Ability to run and monitor data processes, ensuring data integrity.
5. Identifies and resolves data issues, tracking progress via issue tracking software.
6. Maintains relationships with external service providers.
7. Communicates clearly and politely, both verbally and in writing, to gather necessary information.
8. Ensures the integrity of sensitive data is safeguarded.

What would be beneficial:

1. Data Science Qualification or a SQL Certification.
2. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
3. Experience working in an Agile environment.
4. Power BI experience.

Working Hours:

1. This role requires staff to work one of two shifts (which will alternate between team members). The morning shift ordinarily starts at 06:00am and the evening shift ordinarily ends at 16:45pm.
2. Overtime is required from time-to-time should there be system issues or data delivery issues.

Job ID:

J106808

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Desired Skills:

1. SQL
2. Data Analysis
3. Agile

SO C ( Starting at $111,631 to $20,541)

The Central Land Council (CLC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The CLC represents traditional landowners, native title holders and other Aboriginal people in the southern half of the Northern Territory—an area of almost 780,000 square kilometres.

The CLC provides its constituents with advice, advocacy and practical assistance to support their aspirations, manage their land and realise and protect their rights.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN

Eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. If an Aboriginal applicant is selected, the remaining non-Aboriginal applicants will not be assessed.

Applicants must have relevant qualifications and demonstrate that they meet essential criteria in order to be considered. An applicant selected under this affirmative action plan will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility prior to commencement, such as:

• supporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisation

THE ROLE

IS011 – Information Services Coordinator (Privacy and Data Management)

SO C (Starting at $111 631 progressing to 120,541)

Information Services' objectives are to support organisational goals by managing, preserving and

providing continuing access to CLC's business information and cultural heritage assets and resources.

Further, to optimise the use and value of information assets and resources by building the information

literacy skills of staff The section is accountable for the provision of collection preservation, storage

and access services. CLC records consist of paper-based files, audio visual and digital records, bound

volumes, photographs, maps and other objects and formats.

This position holder will be responsible for the design and management of the organisation's Privacy

Management Program. Leading a small Data-team, the Coordinator will progress and manage the

organizational Information Asset Register, based on the Business System Assessment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package, 15.4% superannuation, five weeks annual leave and Christmas shut down period.
• Generous salary packaging (maximum 29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
• Ongoing districtallowance (circa 3,760 for an individual or 6,900 with dependents);
• Yearly airfare allowance (circa 1,560);
• Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region; and
• Subsidised, fully furnished accommodationfor the first four months.

The Central Land Councilisdedicated to deliveringongoing professional development and career progression for its people.You will have the opportunity to undertake professional development and to take part in a number of new projects as the organisation continues to grow and innovate.

Most importantly, this role will allow you to work in adiverse environmentwhere you affect real change.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
• National police clearance (Required for specific positions)
• Driver's licence

CONTACT DETAILS

If you're interested in using your skillsto make a real differenceapply now!

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd of September or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Samuel Beston (08)8951 6211

Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, relocation assistance, annual airfare allowance and salary packaging options. Annual progression within the salary scale is subject to satisfactory performance. Progression is in a ccordance with annual increments set out in an enterprise agreement.

The filling of this vacancy is an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

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POSITION INFO:

Recruiter:

Ace Staffing

Job Ref:

A4

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R800+ per hour

SUMMARY:

Scrum Master (Azure Data Management)

POSITION INFO:

Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg (Hybrid / Flexible Working Hours)

Contract: 6 months starting asap/1 July 2025

Overview:

A leading digital solutions consultancy is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master with proven experience leading Data Warehouse, Analytics, and Business Intelligence (BI) projects. The role involves guiding senior technical teams delivering complex Azure-based data solutions, optimizing workflows, and facilitating Agile best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep Jira expertise, strong communication skills, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and executives.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Guide teams in Agile principles and ensure consistent Scrum practices.
• Optimize team workflows using Atlassian Jira, including customization and reporting.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Engineers, and Analysts to define and manage backlog priorities.
• Identify and eliminate impediments to keep delivery on track.
• Monitor sprint velocity and Agile metrics to track project performance.
• Align team deliverables with business objectives, particularly within Azure Data Warehousing and BI contexts.
• Coach team members on Agile methodologies and Jira best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  
  

• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master in Data Warehouse, Analytics, or Business Intelligence environments.
• Proficiency in Atlassian Jira, including custom workflows, dashboards, and Agile reporting.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.
• Strong experience working with technical teams including Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Analysts.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead Agile adoption across teams and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Certification in Scrum or Agile methodologies (e.g., CSM, PSM) is highly desirable.
  
  

• Experience with Azure-based Data Warehousing or cloud analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Additional certifications in Agile frameworks or project delivery methodologies.
  
  

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Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg (Hybrid / Flexible Working Hours)

Contract: 6 months starting asap/1 July 2025

Overview:
A leading digital solutions consultancy is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master with proven experience leading Data Warehouse, Analytics, and Business Intelligence (BI) projects. The role involves guiding senior technical teams delivering complex Azure-based data solutions, optimizing workflows, and facilitating Agile best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep Jira expertise, strong communication skills, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and executives.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

• Guide teams in Agile principles and ensure consistent Scrum practices.

• Optimize team workflows using Atlassian Jira, including customization and reporting.

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Engineers, and Analysts to define and manage backlog priorities.

• Identify and eliminate impediments to keep delivery on track.

• Monitor sprint velocity and Agile metrics to track project performance.

• Align team deliverables with business objectives, particularly within Azure Data Warehousing and BI contexts.

• Coach team members on Agile methodologies and Jira best practices.

• Promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master in Data Warehouse , Analytics , or Business Intelligence environments.

• Proficiency in Atlassian Jira , including custom workflows, dashboards, and Agile reporting.

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks: Scrum , Kanban , SAFe , etc.

• Strong experience working with technical teams including Data Engineers , BI Developers , and Analysts .

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to lead Agile adoption across teams and ensure alignment with business priorities.

• Certification in Scrum or Agile methodologies (e.g., CSM , PSM ) is highly desirable.

• Experience with Azure-based Data Warehousing or cloud analytics solutions.

• Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI , Tableau , or Looker .

• Additional certifications in Agile frameworks or project delivery methodologies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and capable Scrum Master to work with a highly skilled team on impactful data-driven solutions in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
• Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
• Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
• Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
• Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
• Independently manage SOW/budget
• Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
• Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
• Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
• Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
• Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

Are you passionate about data management and information systems? Our client is seeking a skilled individual to join their team as a Data & Management Information Systems Specialist!

1. Head office-based role working with Operations Head, Finance Manager & IT.
2. Understanding of the Companies Operating Model & business processes.
3. Responsible for change control of data into production environment.
4. Align with data architecture & data design mapping to enable data integration.

Qlik; XLS; Power BI; Internal Applications (proprietary systems built in-house).

1. Experience in financial services/Wealth Management (beneficial).
2. Exposure to Xplan (beneficial).