41 Database Engineer jobs in South Africa

ABOUT US:

Kurtosys provides asset and wealth managers with a data and content publication platform that enables the construction and distribution of critical sales, marketing, and client reporting materials. Founded in 2002, Kurtosys operates across four global offices. Underpinned by global ISO-27001 certification in information security management, the Kurtosys team has a deep understanding of working at scale with data, information design, industry regulations and compliance issues.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a Senior Database Engineer, you will be a key member of the Technology Platform Engineering team, responsible for designing and building logical and physical databases as well as shaping data architecture. You will lead performance tuning efforts, including query and index optimization, and guide engineers on efficient schema design and database access. Your work will also include supporting platform migrations, cleaning up legacy schemas, reducing technical debt, improving monitoring and alerting for database health, and finding opportunities to automate database maintenance and provisioning. A strong focus on data security and compliance will be central to ensuring our platforms remain resilient and audit-ready.

While your primary focus will be on databases, this role also offers the opportunity to get hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering practices. You may contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and platform tooling, as well as help monitor shared services and automate routine operations. Collaboration with engineering, InfoSec, and operations teams will provide exposure to security, compliance, and emerging technologies such as GenAI and agent-based tools. These areas are not mandatory requirements but provide valuable learning and growth opportunities as part of the broader platform engineering team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 6+ years of experience operating and supporting highly transactional, mission-critical database environments.
• Strong expertise in MySQL-based databases (ideally RDS), with proven experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and execution plan analysis.
• A database-agnostic mindset with the willingness to work across multiple technologies, including relational (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, SingleStore) and NoSQL/cloud-native platforms (DynamoDB, Snowflake basics).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as RDS, Aurora, EC2, S3, and related cloud-native tooling.
• Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation, tooling, and database operations.
• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and an understanding of CI/CD practices for database deployments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams, explain technical concepts clearly, and support shared goals.
• A disciplined approach to change management, documentation, and compliance, with awareness of data security standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, combining logical thinking with attention to detail to deliver robust solutions.
• Curiosity and adaptability — an eagerness to explore new approaches such as AI-driven database monitoring, anomaly detection, and automation to modernise operations.

OUR TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT:

• AWS:
  RDS MySQL, RDS MSSQL, RDS PostgreSQL, RDS Aurora, EC2, ECS, Lambda, Route 53, DynamoDB, Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), S3, Athena, Quicksight
• Scripting:
  PowerShell, Bash, Python
• Monitoring:
  Zabbix, AWS CloudWatch, Percona Monitoring
• Security:
  MySQL ACL, Windows AD, Database Encryption
• Source Control & Deployment:
  TeamCity, Octopus, GitHub
• Operating Systems:
  Windows Server, Linux Ubuntu
• Collaboration Tools:
  Atlassian Jira, Confluence
• Databases:
  MySQL, SingleStore, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, DynamoDB, basic Snowflake

You don't need to be an expert in every one of these technologies. What matters most is strong experience with database platforms, deep understanding of database internals, and the ability to apply a database-agnostic mindset. Familiarity across multiple tools and environments will be helpful, but a focus on database technologies and performance will make you successful in this role.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid Working
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Open Culture
• Flexible Work Hours
• Group Risk Cover
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 20 Days Paid Leave
• Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
• Access To Learning Platforms
• Working With Experts Across The Globe

FINAL THOUGHTS:

• We are an international SaaS based fintech company
• We work with up to date technology, promote from within wherever possible, and encourage our team members to use initiative, think out the box and share their ideas.
• We aim to transform how our customers - which includes the world's most prestigious financial services firms - drive engagement with their audiences.
• Our aim is to give our customers the ability to target, knowledge share and nurture their community of prospects and clients to develop long standing relationships.

Get in touch to learn more.

*Company Description
WNS Global Services Inc. *
(NYSE: WNS) is a global Business Process Management (BPM) leader. WNS offers business value to 400+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Banking and Financial Services, Consulting and Professional Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Telecommunications, Travel and Utilities. Globally, the group's over 41,000+ Professionals serve across 60 delivery centers in 16 countries worldwide, including China, Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UK and US.

WNS South Africa
has been in operation since 2003 and built a reputation as the industry leader for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in South Africa, with a growing footprint into Africa. We are a strategic partner for delivering a full range of basic to complex processes from our eight delivery centers across South Africa, employing 4000+ people.

Why join us?
We promise our employees to experience role clarity, coaching and mentoring, professional development and structured career path through our 5 people promises and keeping employee experience at the core. Experience the culture of outperformance, engagement, celebration and also contribute to society through our WNS Cares Foundation, where you have the opportunity to support meaningful initiatives and make an impact in the community.

*Job Description
Purpose of the Role *
You will be leading a team of technical professionals that are required to support all areas of the enterprise, ensuring all databases run at optimal performance. Database structures and tables are designed and implemented to deliver dynamic reporting at multiple levels. Ensure that industry-wide security standards are properly implemented. Develop and optimize complex T-SQL and PL/SQL code. Design and develop SQL code, ETL processes and SSRS reports based on provided requirements. Maintain and develop automation applications using various programming languages.

*Qualifications
Qualifications Required:
Essential *

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field of study with a minimum of 5 years previous work experience in database development.
• Database engineers who possess extra education, such as a master's degree, can substitute education for work experience

Microsoft Certification (MCSD, MCDBA

Knowledge and Skills:

• 5+ year experience on Microsoft SQL Server and or related RDMS
• Computer coding –write and review computer codes to design high-functioning database systems, support programs, and to debug systems. Can design write and deploy complex code to extract data from various data sources in a big data environment using SQL, Python and other relevant code
• Programming languages – proficient to write in several common programming languages, including Python, C# and Java
• Problem-solving – identify potential problems in the database, and work to solve these issues before and after they occur
• Attention to detail – comb through lines of code to spot potential error-causing problems and possible database security and storage capacity issues

• Database Architecture - Able to structure, integrate and organise data to create and extend data models for an information system by applying certain formal techniques typically implemented in a database management system

• Good Understanding of T-SQL

• Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar
• Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Understanding of DWBI concepts
• Understanding of ETL concepts
• Exposure to ETL tools

• Scripting tools

• Agile - Understands agile methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Lean, Scrum, Scaled Agile) and apply agile ways of working. Is a role model of the agile mind-set and principles.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design New Databases - design new databases based on company needs, data storage needs, and the number of users accessing the database. Design and develop data models and cubes.
• Write and Maintain Database Programs write new database programs and maintain existing programs to ensure they can handle the flow of traffic and the amount of data being stored in the database.
• Monitor Databases and Programs - continuously monitor databases and related systems to ensure high functionality.
• Write Programs and Scripts - write new support programs and scripts for databases to increase data storage capacity and fix existing database problems.
• Troubleshooting - troubleshoot database code, checking for potential problems that affect database functionality and related database programs.
• Debugging - look through coding language to debug existing database scripts and programs.
• Review Database Reports - review daily, weekly, and monthly database reports, including user reports and systems information, to spot problems and ensure that all databases and support systems are working
• Leadership and mentoring skills - Training and Mentoring of direct reports. Cross skilling to enable everyone to work on all environments. Train and mentor junior team members on process and technology
• Licensing, Risk Management and Compliance - Service Monitoring and Alerting. Consulting on IT strategy and architecture from technical and business perspective

Behavioral Traits Required:
*Essential *

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
• High Attention to detail
• An ability to quickly grasp complex technical issues
• Curiosity and passion for understanding data to develop reporting to help identify trends and support decision making
• Desire to continually research and learn (new technologies, tools, techniques, platforms)
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Great at building individual, team and partner relationships
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Able to Prioritise workload effectively and deliver to deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management
• Honest and Reliable delivers on promises or commitments
• Ability to work remotely and independently as well as part of a team

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice

What We'll Bring
At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

Come be a part of our team – you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

We're looking for a talented and proactive Data Base Administrator Developer to join our growing engineering team.

What You'll Bring
We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our growing team.

Day To Day You'll Be
Infrastructure & Operations:

• Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Support, monitor, and enhance the live infrastructure and platform solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Help plan and execute the integration of our current infrastructure into TransUnion's group-wide cloud platform while minimising disruptions.
• Participate in the migration of infrastructure from AWS to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring a smooth transition and leveraging GCP services effectively.

DevOps & Security

• Maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, collaborating closely with development teams to streamline deployment processes.
• Maintain and enhance our security posture, ensuring compliance with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., SOC-2, ISO
• Diagnose and resolve infrastructure outages and incidents, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.

Documentation & Best Practices

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processes to support onboarding, troubleshooting, and scalability.
• Promote and implement DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices across the organisation.

Technical Expertise
Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong Linux systems administration experience, including firewalls and hardening
• Expertise in Docker and container orchestration.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Experience with network design, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, , PHP).
• Experience with version control systems, ideally Git.
• Web server configuration (Apache, Nginx).
• Database management (MySQL, MongoDB), including high availability and backup solutions.
• Hands-on experience managing cloud providers, with significant experience in AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and IAM.
• Familiarity with configuration management and IT automation tools.
• Strong understanding of DevOps and SRE principles.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated, highly organised, and capable of driving initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with serverless infrastructure (e.g., AWS Fargate, Lambda, GCP Cloud Functions).

Impact You'll Make

• At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.

As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:

• 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

Should you not have heard from us within 3 weeks from applying, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Please note it is a requirement of the Global Capability Centre Africa that you reside in a home that is fibre ready; and has space for you to be able to work comfortably and confidentially on a day-to-day basis for the purpose of your proposed employment. You can be based anywhere in South Africa that has fibre but will not be able to work in a location outside of South Africa.

A Minimum of a 100 Meg Fibre line is required, should you be successful, you will need to upgrade your line or install fibre in order to work effectively.

Please note that being a credit bureau, some positions require a clear credit record.

This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

TransUnion Job Title

Assoc Developer, Database Administration and Storage

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Management & Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade data management frameworks and BI solutions, following globally recognized standards such as the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK).

This role requires both strategic insight and technical execution to ensure data quality, governance, and accessibility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize data models, ensuring alignment with business processes and analytics needs.
• Oversee data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and manage data warehouses for reporting, analytics, and operational intelligence.
• Implement and monitor data management practices covering data lifecycle, quality, architecture, and metadata.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, analytics, business units) to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain documentation, data dictionaries, and data lineage mapping.
• Evaluate and implement BI tools and technologies for enhanced business reporting and visualization.

Qualifications & Certifications (Mandatory)

Candidates must hold recognized certifications aligned with the Data Management and BI professional body of knowledge, including:

Data Modeling Certificate

Data Management Professional Certificate

Data Warehouse Certificate

Data Governance Certificate

Additional advantageous certifications:

• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI platform certifications
• ISO 8000 / ISO 38505 awareness

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in data management, BI, or related domains.
• Proven experience in data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical).
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing, and reporting systems.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Why Join Us

• Long-term career opportunity with a 5-year full-time position.
• Work with advanced enterprise data management tools and frameworks.
• Join a forward-thinking organization committed to data excellence and innovation.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and certification advancement.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV
• Copies of relevant certifications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R40 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Management Capability Lead to be based at their Centurion office. The role is responsible for leading the organisation's data capability centre, with a focus on SAP data migration, governance and ECC to S/4HANA transitions. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end data programmes, build internal capability and ensure delivery across complex SAP landscapes.

Key Focus Areas:

• Strategic Leadership – Design and implement SAP data migration frameworks, manage ECC to S/4HANA transitions and set governance standards.
• Migration & Innovation – Deliver structured SAP data migrations using advanced tools (Data Services, LTMC, LSMW, ABAP, SQL) and implement SAP MDG.
• Capability Building – Develop and mentor consultants, data stewards and graduates into client-facing roles.
• Client Engagement – Facilitate readiness workshops, ensure compliance with POPIA and ISO27001 and advise stakeholders at the executive level.
• Delivery Management – Govern data project milestones, from mock loads to cutovers and reconciliations, ensuring business continuity and quality.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• SAP Activate Project Manager Certification.
• SAP MDG Certification and DAMA-DMBOK2 knowledge/certification.
• PMP or Agile/Scrum certification.
• 15+ years in SAP programmes, with at least 5 years leading large-scale data migration and governance portfolios.
• Proven experience across ECC, S/4HANA, IS-U, Real Estate, Retail, and Public Sector.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a highly experienced professional with a strong track record in SAP data transformation. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM
is seeking a mid-level Environmental Data Manager to support our enterprise environmental data management system (EarthSoft EQuIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental data and terminology, good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a team Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a high-performing team toward achieving operational and strategic goals. You'll serve as a mentor, problem-solver, and project driver—ensuring that team efforts align with broader organizational objectives. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership acumen.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule including both in-office and remote work options and will be located in Pretoria, South Africa (Centurion office).

Management Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of professionals to meet performance targets by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planning
• Set strategic direction and provide clear guidance to align team efforts with organizational goals.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
• Lead regular check-ins and performance reviews to support growth and accountability.
• Oversee financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Drive talent development by identifying skill gaps and enabling upskills and career progression.
• Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Contribute to business strategy, offering insights for growth and innovation.
• Mentor and coach team members for career growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal team utilization.

Technical Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will be able to understand requests from environmental subject matter experts.
• Gather, organize, and validate field data from environmental monitoring activities such as air, soil, and water quality assessments.
• Manage field and analytical data in relational database systems like EarthSoft EQuIS, Locus EIM, or other environmental databases.
• Conducting QA/QC for electronic data deliverables with laboratory analytical data to ensure quality.
• Generating standardized report output through software tools like EQuIS or EIM.
• Prepare environmental data summaries and compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Utilize statistical tools and predictive modeling techniques to assess environmental impacts and forecast trends.
• Design and create dashboards and visualizations using platforms such as Power BI or EQuIS Enterprise.
• Ensure data meets reporting standards and guidelines set by local, state, and federal authorities.
• Responsible for generating Borelogs through multiple platforms like gINT, open source, or EQuIS.
• Supporting legacy data migrations to EQuIS/EIM as needed, ensuring proper formatting and compatibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and team members to achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project staff, analytical laboratory, data validator, and GIS analysts.
• Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's/master's degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline plus tem (10) years of relevant experience in environmental data management or consulting, with hands-on experience in EQuIS, LOCUS EIM, ESDAT, or similar databases or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Expertise and experience with environmental data and database systems (MS SQL Server, MS Access). Expertise with relational databases such as EarthSoft's Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) /EIM/ ESdat. Ability to continually analyze data at all stages for problems, logic, and consistency concerning field data collection, analytical reporting, and other expertise on EQUIS sub-tools (Collect, Edge, ArcGIS, highly desirable but not essential).
• Assist with projects globally and task delivery with high quality and within deadlines. Managing data (geological, Field data, chemical laboratory data) for technical report writing and interpretation as required by the team. Maintaining and updating various project dashboards using the web-based EQuIS Enterprise system; and preparing report-ready data tables, charts, and figures for internal review and external client reports.
• Project management duties include coordinating field events. Using the sample registry and Sample Planning module, create EDDs and load to EQuIS to track event closure.
• Proficient in EQuIS Collect Module, create and deploy different categories of forms and train field personnel on the same.
• Expert level understanding of Office 365, Excel, Power Query & Power Automate.
• Should be good in Documentation, including Data Management SOPs, Process Maps, Work instructions, Activity Analysis, and Task effort estimation
• Use of visualization tools like Power BI to help management make effective decisions for the environmental domain is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of digital tools like Power BI, R Studio, KNIME Analytics, SQL, and Python is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong organizational skills, with experience prioritizing, time management, and managing multiple tasks.
• Effective communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Expertise in applying Six-Sigma techniques/analysis to the environmental data management process.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable running meetings and presentations

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID:
J

Business Line:
Geography OH

Business Group:
DCS

Strategic Business Unit:
Enterprise Capabilities

Career Area:
Engineering

Work Location Model:
Hybrid

Purpose of the role:

To support the business unit in improving data quality by documenting and applying data quality rules, identifying recurring data issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data is fit for purpose. This role acts as the quality assurance function for data flowing through business processes.

Key Responsibilities
:

• ·Collaborate with business users to understand how data is used and what quality means in context.
• Identify key data fields and define quality rules (e.g., format, completeness, allowed values).
• Document rules using standardized templates and maintain version control.
• Monitor data for errors and inconsistencies using profiling tools or reports.
• Conduct root cause analysis using lean tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
• · Escalate recurring issues to IT or system owners with clear documentation and impact statements.
• · Participate in continuous improvement efforts to refine data rules and processes.
• · Share findings and collaborate with other Data Stewards across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Exposure in Data Governance or Data quality concepts (advantageous)
• Experience working with business data (e.g., customer, product, pricing) is a plus)

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we've earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years

Role Overview

If you enjoy working with data, love the clarity of spreadsheets, and take pride in getting things right the first time, the Data Management Specialist role is for you. You'll play a key part in helping teams track performance and uncover tax savings by managing property tax data with precision. Every day, your work will support smarter decisions and measurable results. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on consistency, values accountability, and finds satisfaction in completing tasks with care.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (USA)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Inputting beginning and ending property tax values into pre-existing Excel spreadsheets
• Populating Excel templates to calculate tax savings and track KPIs
• Extracting public property tax data from appraisal district websites
• Transferring extracted data into client-provided formats
• Compiling reports from multiple data sources
• Supporting performance tracking such as consultant revenue per appeal season
• Ensuring data accuracy for meaningful KPI analysis

What We're Looking For:

• At least one year of experience in administrative support and data entry/management roles
• Strong experience with Excel and data entry required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable with remote communication and task management
• Excel proficiency, including formulas and data manipulation
• Ability to create reports from multiple spreadsheets
• Strong data entry and reporting accuracy
• Comfortable retrieving and organizing public data
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Reliable and accountable for daily task completion
• Tenacious with repetitive tasks and follow-through
• Proactive in asking questions and seeking clarity
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What's In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from
  1060 USD to 1150 USD
• Paid time off
  and holiday pay.
• Referral and annual
  bonuses.
• 100% Remote,
  Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.
• A chance to work with clients who share our values.

Ready to dive in?
Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions

DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.

Job Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0002

Date Posted: 9/2/2025

Job Description

Provide infrastructure, tools and frameworks used to deliver end-to-end solutions to business problems. Build scalable infrastructure for supporting the delivery of clear business insights from raw data sources; with a focus on collecting, managing, analysing, visualising data and developing analytical solutions.Responsible for expanding and optimising Standard Bank's data and data pipeline architecture, whilst optimising data flow and collection to ultimately support data initiatives.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Studies

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Data Monetisation

Data & Analytics

5-7 years

Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc. Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres and Cassandra. Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Azkaban, Luigi, Airflow, etc. Experience with AWS cloud services: EC2, EMR, RDS, Redshift. Experience with stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc. Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, Java, C++, Scala, etc.

5-7 years

Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets. Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management. A successful history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disconnected datasets. Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable 'big data' data stores.

5-7 years

Working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases. Experience building and optimizing 'big data' data pipelines, architectures and data sets. Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Checking Things

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Interpreting Data

Meeting Timescales

Producing Output

Providing Insights

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Data Analysis

Database Administration

Data Integrity

Knowledge Classification

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