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Data Engineer (Azure Data Factory) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Build the SQL, models and dashboards that run the weekly meeting at a retail chain analytics team in Secunda. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a retail chain analytics team in Secunda. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

The work, day to day

Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions

You'll need

Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them
Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Advanced Excel
Careful with sensitive customer data

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed, certification transcripts plus academic record showing statistics or maths modules.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Secunda; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Show a before-and-after, like "replaced a 6-hour manual report with an automatic daily dashboard".
Put SQL and your BI tool in the first line of your CV; these are the keywords every data recruiter searches.