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Data Engineer (Azure Data Factory)

How2Apply Talent Network

Fourways, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Full-time IT & Software

R29 750 – R43 750/month

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Job Description

You'll turn messy data into reports managers actually use, for a microlender in Fourways. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Fourways, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and data models
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements

What you need

Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Advanced Excel
Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs

Nice if you have

Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric
Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit
Python with pandas for data wrangling

On offer

Hybrid work with two office days
Latest laptop with extra screen
Annual bonus tied to company performance
Paid cloud and BI certifications

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: academic record showing statistics or maths modules, certification transcripts plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Fourways.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Show a before-and-after, like "replaced a 6-hour manual report with an automatic daily dashboard".
Build one public portfolio dashboard on a South African open data set if you have no work samples to share.