68 Database Management Systems jobs in South Africa

Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Overview

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.

• Provide infrastructure, tools and frameworks that enable end-to-end solutions for business problems.
• Build scalable infrastructure to collect, manage, analyse and visualise data; develop analytical solutions.
• Expand and optimise data and data pipeline architecture; improve data flow and data collection to support data initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to implement data-informed solutions and insights.

• 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
• Experience: 5-7 years
• Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL 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.
• Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets.
• Experience building data transformations, structures, metadata, dependency and workload management.
• Proven ability to manipulate, process and extract value from large, disconnected datasets.
• Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and scalable big data data stores.
• Working SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases; proficiency in query authoring and familiarity with various databases.
• Experience building and optimizing big data pipelines, architectures and data sets; experience performing root cause analysis to drive improvements.

• 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

• Data Analysis
• Database Administration
• Data Integrity
• Knowledge Classification

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

Overview

Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management

Location: ZA, GP, Roodepoort, Ellis Street 4

This role resides within Standard Insurance Limited Data management and Insights and requires the incumbent to provide data management support to Actuarial, Personal lines, Commercial and Finance. Responsible for data analysis, expanding and optimising data flow and collection to ultimately support data initiatives.

• Type of Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in data analysis, data management
• Other Preferred Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships : Data related certifications, SAS, Microsoft SQL server
• Experience Required: SQL, SAS or any related programming language (knowledge for querying, data extraction, and manipulation across databases.)
• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBi
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Business analysis and project management
• Data Quality and metadata management
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically and resolve complex data issues efficiently.
• Proven experience identifying and addressing root causes of data discrepancies.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business insights, and operational efficiency.

• Develop and implement data management strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

• Monitor and ensure data quality, integrity, and accuracy across systems.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and metadata standards.

• Support the design and implementation of data architecture and integration solutions.

• Manage data lineage, classification, and cataloging processes.

• Drive continuous improvement in data processes and tools.

• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and financial services standards.

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience in data management within the financial services sector.

• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management.

• Familiarity with data architecture and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, POPIA).

• Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview).

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., DAMA, DCAM).

• Experience in change management and data-driven digital transformation.

Overview

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Adapt and Execute on Data and Information Governance requirements such as exercising data ownership and ensuring that high standard of data quality is upheld. Responsible for ensuring that data and information is used, accessed and stored according to data and information governance requirements, policies, standards, processes and procedures.

Personal and Private Banking

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in data management within the financial sector, with exposure to information risk management. Experience in data / information systems within financial services. Experience in engaging with multiple stakeholders across a variety of disciplines. Proven track record in extracting value from using data to achieve tangible financial outputs.

Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL (ability to read and write SQL) and Teradata.

Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record in leveraging data for financial impact.

Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with PEXCO members and business leaders.

Type of Qualification: Bachelor’s degree

Field of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management, or a related field (BCom with IT specialization or BSc in Computer Science preferred).

Behavioral Competencies:

• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Taking Action

Technical Competencies:

• Banking Process & Procedures
• Operations Risk Management
• Organisation Planning and Design
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Risk Identification
• Workforce Insights
• Workforce Planning

Overview

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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.
• Conduct 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline plus ten (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).
• 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.

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 aecom.com.

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.

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).