39 Database Operations jobs in South Africa

The Focus Group Johannesburg, South Africa 08 September 2025 Mid / Senior Full Time Cost to Company 5 years - 7 years Skills Automation Design Data Documentation SQL Technical Support Industries Information Technology (IT) Job Description

Employment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)

Location: Gauteng or Cape Town

Company Overview:

We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Senior Data Operations Engineer to join our team. We are focused on client centricity and solving needs for South Africans with innovation, unique and creative solutions, and products.

Role Description:

The Senior Data Operations Engineer will assume ownership of technical and operational responsibilities currently managed by the CIO, with a strong focus on modernizing, automating, and improving existing SQL-based and data warehouse processes.

Key Responsibilities, Duties, and Tasks:

• Modernize legacy technical processes across SQL, data extraction, and system integration — driving automation, scalability, and documentation.
• Maintain and optimize all SQL-based routines, stored procedures, and extract logic for operational and reporting purposes.
• Act as the primary Data Custodian for critical business domains — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and controlled access to data.
• Oversee and improve data extracts for both internal business functions and external partners, streamlining delivery and governance.
• Ensure effective integration between source systems and the data warehouse, with a focus on performance, quality, and maintainability.
• Support and expand the company's evolving data warehouse (including the transition to Microsoft Fabric and star schema best practices).
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements, automation, and controls to reduce risk and dependency.
• Collaborate with data champions, analysts, and business units to fix data issues at source and ensure process alignment.
• Document all technical processes and ensure knowledge transfer as part of ongoing risk mitigation and succession planning.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex SQL/data issues in production.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Strong experience in SQL Server and operations.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Works closely with:

• Data Analyst(s), Developers, Business Process Analyst, and the broader data team.

Growth Path:

• Potential to evolve into: Data Operations Manager, Platform Engineering Lead, or Head of Data Operations, depending on future team scaling and business growth.

Job Description
About Us:
Outsourced.Ph is a leading ISO-certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1,000 talented professionals.

Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed below. These duties may be reasonably varied by the company in consultation with you during your employment. To achieve optimal outcomes for the business, you may occasionally be required to perform tasks outside of your position description. If you are ever unsure about what is required, please seek clarification from your direct manager or People & Culture.

Vendor Relationship

• Prepare quarterly marketing plans by vendor to ensure objectives are met
• Review issues, opportunities, and plans with vendors regularly
• Maintain strong vendor relationships by meeting expectations
• Keep vendor contact and company information updated in CRM
• Review pricing structures and margins to remain competitive

Marketing

• Collaborate with Marketing to promote relevant products or lines appropriately
• Assess campaign effectiveness each quarter and update Marketing database
• Keep promotions and events updated in the Promotions Database
• Support Product Managers in preparing and reviewing vendor business plans
• Work with vendors to track and provide market share percentages

Stock Management

• Ensure correct stock ordering and maintain optimal quantities
• Review stock across all warehouses daily
• Monitor stock mix and measure performance through Fill Rates
• Manage aging stock (90+ days) and coordinate RMAs for faulty, discontinued, or balancing items
• Coordinate with vendors to move slow-selling items and negotiate returns when necessary

Communication

• Engage internal staff at all levels to maintain vendor communication
• Collaborate with management to identify opportunities and resolve product-related issues
• Communicate vendor promotions, initiatives, training, and operational changes across departments
• Ensure streamlined management of the entire product range

Pricing

• Ensure accurate product pricing in the system
• Set and maintain base margins per product line
• Conduct regular price analyses and provide recommendations to managers

Customer Service

• Resolve customer order issues with Sales and Customer Service teams
• Monitor the marketing workbench daily and address issues as required
• Ensure Pre-Sales have access to product information and vendor resources
• Provide sales tools and information to the National Sales team

Sales Focus

• Monitor business activities to ensure product targets and objectives are met
• Work with vendors to confirm market share percentages
• Coordinate training sessions with vendors and Sales teams
• Update vendor market share data in the Marketing database

Product Information

• Keep product information current across internal systems, website, library, and promotions database

Training

• Partner with Product Managers to deliver regular training to Sales teams
• Provide training to operations teams on processes and systems

Other Ad Hoc

• Take all reasonably practicable steps to maintain health and safety
• Follow company policies, procedures, and reasonable instructions at all times

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Manila Time

Work Location:

• Office-based
• 7th Floor, Zeta Tower, Bridgetowne, Quezon City 1800, Metro Manila

Note:
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct a background check on all hired candidates. Please ensure that all required documents are prepared and submitted promptly.

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Job Description

Hello Future Asset and Liabilities Data Operations Analyst

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2025 where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

This role will play a pivotal role in translating and embedding data operational principles across the various segments of the organisation.

To analyse, check, and report on ALMA risk data, Deposit Insurance data, Reference Rate data and Fixed book hedging data, ensuring accurate in operational data for compliance to various data standards, attested to an independent source and, acting as a conduit between the bank's operations areas and the Group Treasury function and other functions within the bank.

To contribute to maintaining the bank's financial stability by providing essential data and analysis that informs key decision-making processes.

Are you someone who can:

• Ensure the delivery of attested daily and monthly data by managing data sourcing, data analysis, data governance and exception handling to all stakeholders.
• Ensure the attested records for asset and liability data across the bank's various segments, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness to enable reporting and analysis to other areas.
• Reconcile ALMA data with the general ledger to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Ensure all new products and data has been verified and appropriated captured and reported to the respective data standard.
• Assist in the documentation of all processes and procedures to ensure transparency and consistency per bank governance policies.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to provide necessary data and insights during audits related to team activities.
• Monitor reconciling differences and other data issues, escalating to the Data Operations Specialist or Lead/Head as necessary.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues and reconciliation differences with the respective data provider by liaising with the respective operational, finance and technology areas.
• Support with necessary insights into valuation differences from valuation model discrepancies.
• Support the implementation of new team systems or upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to reporting processes.
• Analyse and verify data concerns raised by data consumers with internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory and other requirements.
• Assist with insights into the key risk indicators related to all data standards, including but not limited to asset and liability management.
• Support in the preparation of stress testing scenarios to assess potential impacts on the bank's balance sheet.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of models, by providing operational business insight.
• Liaise and assist in the regression testing of all system migrations, data changes and new productions.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge on market conditions to ensure collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate with various segments to gather data necessary for ALMA analysis and reporting.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on evolving ALMA practices and regulatory changes.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives in the analysis and reporting process.
• Participate in team innovation sessions to enhance all processes and systems.
• Ensure deep knowledge and understanding of banking products and operational processes.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Honour's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, CA(SA) or a related field
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment
• Basic understanding of financial risk management principles.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools such as Excel or Python.
• Experience in an ALMA or financial risk management environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to ALMA activities.
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, R).
• Deep understanding in data operational processes and deal bookings

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

15/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Description
Hello Future Asset and Liabilities Data Operations Analyst

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2025 where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

This role will play a pivotal role in translating and embedding data operational principles across the various segments of the organisation.

To analyse, check, and report on ALMA risk data, Deposit Insurance data, Reference Rate data and Fixed book hedging data, ensuring accurate in operational data for compliance to various data standards, attested to an independent source and, acting as a conduit between the bank's operations areas and the Group Treasury function and other functions within the bank.

To contribute to maintaining the bank's financial stability by providing essential data and analysis that informs key decision-making processes.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Ensure the delivery of attested daily and monthly data by managing data sourcing, data analysis, data governance and exception handling to all stakeholders.
• Ensure the attested records for asset and liability data across the bank's various segments, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness to enable reporting and analysis to other areas.
• Reconcile ALMA data with the general ledger to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Ensure all new products and data has been verified and appropriated captured and reported to the respective data standard.
• Assist in the documentation of all processes and procedures to ensure transparency and consistency per bank governance policies.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to provide necessary data and insights during audits related to team activities.
• Monitor reconciling differences and other data issues, escalating to the Data Operations Specialist or Lead/Head as necessary.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues and reconciliation differences with the respective data provider by liaising with the respective operational, finance and technology areas.
• Support with necessary insights into valuation differences from valuation model discrepancies.
• Support the implementation of new team systems or upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to reporting processes.
• Analyse and verify data concerns raised by data consumers with internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory and other requirements.
• Assist with insights into the key risk indicators related to all data standards, including but not limited to asset and liability management.
• Support in the preparation of stress testing scenarios to assess potential impacts on the bank's balance sheet.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of models, by providing operational business insight.
• Liaise and assist in the regression testing of all system migrations, data changes and new productions.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge on market conditions to ensure collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate with various segments to gather data necessary for ALMA analysis and reporting.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on evolving ALMA practices and regulatory changes.
• Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives in the analysis and reporting process.
• Participate in team innovation sessions to enhance all processes and systems.
• Ensure deep knowledge and understanding of banking products and operational processes.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Honour's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, CA(SA) or a related field
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment
• Basic understanding of financial risk management principles.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools such as Excel or Python.
• Experience in an ALMA or financial risk management environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to ALMA activities.
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, R).
• Deep understanding in data operational processes and deal bookings

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Opportunities to innovate

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

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*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
15/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Intelligence Measurements and Reporting

• Research on customer buying and data usage patterns in order to have a holistic analysis
• Assist with data extraction for customers from internal and external sources within the MTN SA and regional market
• Assist in data clean ups to information by ensuring that data is updated and pruned
• Thoroughly scruitinize data in order to determine SWAT across all of MTN Western Cape Regional segments
• Report on relevant performance metrics for the business objectives in line with Business objectives
• Facilitate accurate data analysis and reporting of customer analytics and intelligence
• Delivery of insightful market intelligence and insights to support business intelligence objectives utilising customer analytics
• Interpret data and develop relevant recommendations based on data analysis findings
• Develop graphs, reports and presentations of projects results
• Perform basic statistical analysis for projects and reports
• Create and present quality dashboards
  Generate standard monthly and ad hoc reports

Internal Processes and Efficiency

• Prioritise requests and coordinate with IT to ensure availability, storage, sharing and certification of required information and data integrity
• Support data and application design for the implementation of an automated customer analytics
• Ensure the effective use of the USD/JAZZ system within the department to log and take action on customer requests
• Provide recommendations regarding campaign consolidation, integration, automation and optimisation based upon jobs requests worked upon
  To provide more insights into the ways to target customers

Operational Planning and Management

• Plan and coordinate the data extraction and reporting processes
• Consider the long term (1-2 years) implications of action from a broader perspective
• Consider local conditions, as well as competitor activity
• Identify and exploit new opportunities to grow the business further
• Identify innovative ways to use minimum resources to achieve maximum outputs

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on one of the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we're looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are looking for a Data Center Operations Technician (Rack Decommissioning Data Technician) to join our growing team in South Africa, Cape Town. The Data Center Operations team that includes the rack decommissioning members are responsible for processing and facilitating large scale legacy Data Center equipment through a liquidation process to ensure that targeted equipment is ready to be removed from our facilities in South Africa. Team members will also process large volumes of media containing customer data to ensure that all customer data is sanitized and protected.

You will work in a team environment collaborating with other teams, which requires strong communication skills. Amazon Data Centers treat customer data with the utmost importance; selected candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks without variance and adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that ensure customer data is protected and handled properly.

Key job responsibilities

• Execute data sanitization procedures following established protocols
• Collaborate with team members on equipment handling and processing
• Document and track hardware movement through digital systems
• Maintain accurate records of decommissioned equipment
• Support safe handling and transportation of data center equipment (up to 18kg and participate in team lifts of 23+ kg)

A day in the life

A Rack Decomm technician begins their shift at the AWS data center by reviewing the day's decommissioning queue and safety protocols. Their morning involves identifying targeted legacy racks and verifying documentation. Co-ordinate with the facilities teams to complete power isolation, they coordinate with other teams to verify network disconnections, ensuring proper decommissioning sequences while adhering to strict service level agreements (SLAs).

Throughout the day, they methodically dismantle server racks, following strict SOPs for handling sensitive customer data. This includes properly tagging components and documenting serial numbers. They coordinate with team members for heavy lifting requirements and ensure media sanitization protocols are followed within prescribed timeframes.

The afternoon typically involves processing equipment for liquidation, maintaining detailed inventory records. They regularly communicate with other teams to coordinate rack removal logistics and verify all safety and security procedures are met, ensuring all decommissioning SLAs and project milestones stay on track.

About The Team
Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
• 1+ years of computer networking experience
• High school or equivalent diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company
- Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd

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