Nedbank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Join a collaborative and technically driven team as a Data Engineer, where your skills in SQL and SSIS will be central to maintaining and enhancing critical data operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on a custom-built data system and contribute to innovative projects that introduce new technologies such as Ab Initio, Python, and C#. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that values teamwork, open communication, and continuous learning. With direct client engagement and the chance to influence technical decisions, this position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about solving complex data challenges and driving meaningful improvements.
Job Details : Data Engineer, Nedbank. Location : 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Johannesburg, Closing date : 5 August 2025. Requisition nr : .
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys).
- Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes, systems and policies and support implementation of new processes, policies and systems.
- Deliver work according to customer expectations by prioritizing, planning and implementing requirements.
- Utilize resources by adhering to standards, policies and procedures.
- Align and continuously improve set processes by identifying innovation opportunities.
- Identify and mitigate risk by executing within governance.
- Resolve incidents by logging and tracking through correct channels; stay informed on legislation and industry changes affecting the role.
- Understand and embody the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values in interactions with team and stakeholders.
- Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments by identifying training opportunities and career progression.
- Ensure personal growth and effectiveness by completing learning activities and maintaining certifications within specified time frames.
- Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing within the team.
- Structure data into compliance standards by adhering to metadata governance procedures and Nedbank standards.
- Manage final transformed data content according to prescribed standards for reviewing and publishing.
- Assist / govern population of datamart and metadata repository by complying with standards, systems, processes and procedures.
- Support business units by providing consulting services that deliver data and information relevant to their business.
- Contribute to internal / external information sharing sessions by attending formal and informal meetings.
- Manage vendor relationship interactions in line with vendor management guidelines.
Essential Qualifications
Advanced Diploma / National First DegreePreferred Qualification
Degree in Information Technology or Business Management, Mathematics / StatisticsEssential Certifications
Data Management (DAMA) Certification; Certification or formal training in relevant technologyMinimum Experience
8 years relevant experience, of which 3-5 years in a data management / business roleType of Exposure
Built and maintained stakeholder relationshipsClient and Relationship ResultsDeveloped and implemented communications strategyImproved processes and cultureManage internal processes and relationshipsSelf-management and transformation supportTechnical / Professional Knowledge
Cloud Data Engineering (Azure, AWS, Google)Data WarehousingDatabases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, IBM DB2, HBase, MongoDB)Programming (Python, Java, SQL)Data Analysis and Data ModellingData Pipelines and ETL tools (Ab Initio, ADB, ADF, SAS ETL)Agile DeliveryProblem solving skillsBehavioural Competencies
CoachingCommunicationInitiating ActionManaging WorkQuality OrientationTechnical / Professional Knowledge and SkillsDisclaimer
Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups. Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at .
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