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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.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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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.

Our client a leader in the gaming industry is seeking an experienced Data Quality Analyst to join their team based in Johannesburg.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree or similar relevant qualifications
• Verbal and written English Skills
• Numeracy skills (NQF 4)
• Computer literacy (NQF 4)
• 5 years in a gaming or data role
• Experience and broad knowledge of gaming operations and processes
• Sound knowledge of gaming systems and understanding of all gaming business processes, including casino admin and cash desk
• Experience in a Casino environment would be advantageous.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Promote and enforce effective data and information management practices across the Group.
• Support the Data Governance Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Group’s Data Governance Program.
• Contribute to the design, enhancement, and enforcement of data policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and high-quality data management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of SOP alignment, compliance requirements, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation principles.
• Perform data profiling, validation, and quality assessments to identify inconsistencies, gaps, and inaccuracies across systems and datasets.
• Monitor, report, and track data quality metrics to ensure ongoing adherence to governance standards and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support root-cause analysis and issue resolution, collaborating with IT and business teams to implement corrective and preventative actions for data quality issues.
• Stay up to date with technological advancements and industry best practices in data quality and data management.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to support education, awareness, and adoption of data governance principles.
• Work independently or within a team environment to deliver high-quality, accurate, and consistent results.

Overview :

This vital role supports the strategic business plan, business data and reporting initiatives throughout C. Steinweg Bridge. This position has a specific focus on developing dashboards and reporting mechanisms, as well as coordinating systems and processes that engage and solicit data management and reporting analytics across the group.

Key Job Functions :

• Data Analysis & Modelling

Collect, clean, and analyse financial and commercial datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.

Identify opportunities to streamline data collection and reporting processes.

Develop and maintain dynamic, insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik to present insights to stakeholders.

Write and optimise SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from relational databases.

Requirements

Join Steinweg to ensure our services exceed client expectations. Apply now to become part of our dynamic team!

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Data Analyst

If you are a solution minded and innovative individual who is passionate about data and insurance, then this rare and exciting opportunity within the Santam Client Solutions Analytics & Reporting space is for you.

The purpose of the role is to join a small group of data pioneers to wrangle data, enhance business reporting and build models to enhance decision-making and profitability. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate across analytics teams, while having the freedom to create the data assets that you will model on; with technical data work, reporting and modelling being the core responsibilities of the role.

• Data wrangling
• Building data flows from multiple sources in SAS and creating data assets in Hadoop
• Dashboard and Report creation
• Data extracts for adhoc business requests
• Trend analysis and reporting from extracted data
• Assist stakeholders by doing manual extracts from existing dashboards and SQL sources where required
• Look for opportunities to improve existing reports and dashboards
• Collaborate with multiple analytics teams to ensure efficient delivery
• Work closely with actuarial and pricing teams on collaborative insights and modelling projects
• Work with the underwriting team to come up with unique insights that drive underwriting rules and decisions
• Do web scraping and data acquisition from novel data sources for insights and analysis

• Degree in Actuarial Science/Econometrics/Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science or related field.
• 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in the insurance industry
• Advanced SQL skills, including data processing, query optimisation, ability to utilize different SQL dialects (MsSQL, Hadoop SQL, Sybase)
• Experience in R, Python (essential) and SAS (preferred) – SAS and Python are used in the role
• Experience with PowerBi (essential) and Qlik/QlikSense (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (Power query, VBA, complex formulas)
• Hands on understanding of insurance concepts and accounting data
• Hands on experience with web scraping, API development and data science application development will be beneficial
• Previous practical experience within insurance pricing, underwriting and claims environments will be beneficial
• Understanding and working experience with machine learning and statistical modelling, especially GLMs, decisions trees and feature engineering

Data design

Problem solving

Business Knowledge

Statistical and Data modelling

Location: Remote

Are you passionate about solving real-world problems through data? We’re hiring a Data Analyst to join our growing insights team and help unlock the full potential of our data assets.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data that supports key business initiatives. From campaign performance to customer behavior, your work will help teams across the organization make smarter, faster decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with teams to understand reporting needs and provide actionable insights

• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for various business functions

• Assist in A/B testing, customer segmentation, and performance analysis

• Ensure data accuracy and quality across reporting workflows

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a data or analytics role

• Proficient in SQL and Excel; Python or R is a plus

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Comfortable communicating insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Position available for a Data Engineer based in Centurion. The purpose of the position is to :

• Design, implement, and maintain the reporting database architecture
• Build and optimize ETL pipelines
• Develop and maintain semantic models
• Support business projects through reporting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Three years of experience in data engineering or related field
• MS SQL and SSMS
• NoSQL
• SSIS and ETL pipeline development
• Diploma / Degree in Information Systems, computer science or related field
• Strong understanding of data modelling and data warehouse design
• Ability to create entity relationship diagrams (ERDs)
• Exposure to cloud platforms is an added advantage
• Microsoft 365 suite
• Beneficial: Python, R (programming language), Power BI

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Understanding of data requirements
• Knowledge of database structure and where relevant data resides
• Envision optimal structure for reporting
• Data warehousing appropriate to report requirements
• Create and maintain ETL pipelines
• Knowledge of current dataset portfolio
• Ability to update / improve current data for various functions

• Understanding of report requirements
• Appropriate report UI development
• Documentation of report requirements and usage / explanation
• Continuous feedback / communication and confirmation of report relevance
• Knowledge of current reporting portfolio ability to update / improve current reports for various functions

• Ability to take ownership of a task until its resolution.
• Engage with task owners to ensure the task has been completed in the desired way
• Update and maintain the task lists or boards used to keep track of tasks
• Consult or brainstorm on issue items where necessary
• Participate in planning for the future discussions
• Understanding infrastructure required for company systems
• Advanced working knowledge of different databases within the company
• Learn a skill the company needs to accomplish a task
• Project management

• Support, comply and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, quality and environmental policies
• Support and encourage team members
• Contribute proactively to creating a positive team atmosphere
• Anticipate and overcome obstacles
• Embrace personal challenges and growth
• Maintain self-awareness
• Be resilient, optimistic, and open to change
• Maintain a collaborative approach to others
• Be a self-starter, motivated, and able to motivate others
• Be focused and target-driven with a positive, can-do attitude

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Who we are

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We’re empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

As part of the Data Team, we deliver information to the company that is timely, accurate, reliable, and relevant. Our information is utilised across the entire business from front facing customer hosts through to executives. Ongoing analysis and evaluation of results is a daily function. This role involves working closely with clients, providing analytical insights, and making data-driven recommendations to support business objectives.

What you’ll be doing

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing statistical and data analysis.
• Extracting relevant data from various internal and external sources for analysis.
• Manipulating and analyzing raw application data from various systems to derive meaningful insights.
• Developing and conceptualizing new reports and dashboards based on business needs.
• Investigating and monitoring data trends proactively.
• Conducting financial analysis and support data-driven business decisions.
• Providing strategic recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Providing training and education on data systems, reports, and analytical outputs.
• Delivering ad hoc data services and analytical consulting to clients.
• Close collaboration with the Product Manager and Engineering team to understand business objective and key metrics to be analyzed.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• A graduate/postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Statistics or similar)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a data-related field (data engineering, data analytics, BI, etc.).
• 2 years of experience in a Data Analyst, BI Analyst role or similar
• A sound understanding of relational databases
• Hands-on experience with SQL and the Microsoft BI stack or equivalent.
• Expertise in report writing and visualization technologies.
• Superior applied excel knowledge.
• Exposure to or interest in data mining technologies.
• Experience in or exposure to analytical research/methodologies.
• Very strong math and stats experience/skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Business interpretation of decision support data.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, time series analysis, and machine learning algorithms.
• Practical experience with tools like R, Python, SAS, or SPSS for statistical modelling and analysis.
• Expertise in data mining technologies.
• Experience with cloud based data platforms.
• Experience in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies for managing and processing big data, such as Hadoop or Spark.
• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity

What you’ll get back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:

• We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
• Free Daily Meal
• Free Massages On-site
• Free On-Site Gym
• Group Life Cover
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Leadership Training
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Free Sleep Coaching
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy
• Team socials

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 20 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.
Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on!

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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