Data & Analytics Senior Associate

PwC South Africa · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Role Purpose

We are seeking an individual with practical technical skills to support the delivery, review and assessment of technology-enabled solutions within the Data Technology Consulting team.
This role combines hands-on technical work with analytical review and client support. The successful candidate will contribute to software and data-related solutions, assist in evaluating client environments and approaches, and support work delivered in governance, regulatory and audit-focused contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Apply business and data analysis techniques to understand client challenges, identify requirements, assess solution options and support the delivery of practical outcomes.
Support the development, enhancement and maintenance of software and data-related solutions.
Review and assess client technology solutions, processes and controls, identifying gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.
Assist clients and internal stakeholders in understanding technical issues, implementation considerations and practical solution options.
Develop and maintain code, with a primary focus on Python.
Write and maintain SQL to support analysis, reporting and solution requirements.
Contribute to cloud-based and broader technical solution delivery where required.
Support testing, validation, documentation and implementation activities.
Prepare clear written outputs, including technical findings, working papers and delivery documentation.
Work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across internal and client-facing engagements.

Essential Skills and Experience

Ability to gather, analyse and document business requirements and translate these into technical solutions or recommendations.
Practical experience in software development or technical solution delivery.
Working capability in Python and SQL.
Ability to analyse and review technical solutions, processes or controls.
Good problem-solving and technical reasoning skills.
Ability to communicate technical matters clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Experience contributing to delivery, testing, support or review activities in a professional environment.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience with other programming languages or frameworks such as C#, .NET, Node.js, Angular or similar.
Exposure to data management and data governance concepts.
Exposure to cloud technologies and environments.
Exposure to solution, application or cloud architecture concepts.
Understanding of data engineering fundamentals.
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI.
Experience in regulated, control-focused or audit-related environments.
Knowledge of regulatory or compliance frameworks such as BCBS 239, IFRS standards, or similar.
Experience in financial services, risk, audit, reporting or compliance-related domains.
Relevant certifications in cloud, architecture or related technical areas.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline.

Competencies

Practical and technically capable.
Able to work in a structured and controlled environment.
Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Willing to develop knowledge across data, governance, regulatory and audit-related areas.
Collaborative, reliable and delivery focused.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on technical delivery and client-focused review work within an established data and analytics team.
Exposure to data, governance, audit and regulatory-focused initiatives.
Ongoing development across technical, analytical and client-facing work.

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

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