Data Engineering Graduate
Rand Mutual Admin Services · Johannesburg Cbd, Gauteng
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As a Data Engineering Graduate, you will gain practical experience in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and platforms that enable data-driven decision-making across the business. Working alongside experienced data professionals, you will support the collection, transformation, storage, and delivery of data while developing your technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE
As a Data Engineering Graduate, you will gain practical experience in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and platforms that enable data-driven decision-making across the business. Working alongside experienced data professionals, you will support the collection, transformation, storage, and delivery of data while developing your technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and data solutions.
- Support the integration of data from multiple internal and external sources.
- Help monitor and maintain data quality, integrity, and reliability across systems.
- Participate in data modelling, transformation, and data warehousing initiatives.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues.
- Support the automation of data processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
- Prepare technical documentation and maintain data process records.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives within the data environment.
- Complete graduate training programmes and development activities.
Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?
- BSc Degee in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering or a related quantitative/technology discipline
- Foundational knowledge of databases, data structures, and data management principles.
- Basic understanding of SQL and data querying techniques.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala is advantageous.
Proposed Minimum Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the learnership, applicants should
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be unemployed at the commencement of the programme.
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years (subject to the applicable INSETA funding requirements).
- Hold a Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
- Have English as a subject at Matric level.
- Be computer literate.
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have an interest in the insurance and financial services industry.
- Be willing to commit to the full duration of the learnership programme.
Supporting Documentation Required
Applicants would be required to submit
- Updated CV.
- Certified South African ID copy.
- Certified Matric certificate.
- Certified post-school qualification(s), where applicable.
- Academic transcript(s), where applicable.
- Proof of disability, where applicable
Experience
- No prior work experience required.
- Internship, volunteer, student leadership, or project-based experience in event coordination or administration will be advantageous.