Junior Data Technologist
Financial Intelligence Centre - Centurion, Gauteng
Closing date yi 9 ka July 2026
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- Support the SFC team by assisting in the collection, preparation, integration, and basic analysis of financial and statistical data.
- Contribute to forensic evidence development under supervision, helping to deliver high-quality data outputs that support law enforcement investigations and the FIC’s mandate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, business information systems/analysis, finance, actuarial Science, quantitative risk management, business & mathematics and informatics or a related field (a higher degree like a master degree will be advantageous).
- 1–2 years of experience in data analysis, data management, or a related field (internship or project experience acceptable).
Skills & Competencies
- Basic knowledge of SAS, SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with financial or banking data is advantageous.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and basic data visualisation tools (PowerBI or similar) preferred.
- Willingness to learn and develop technical and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Data Engagement and Requirements Support
- Assist in gathering and documenting business and data requirements from project teams.
- Help identify new data sources and maintain relationships with data providers under guidance.
Database Programming and Development Support
- Assist in writing and maintaining basic scripts and queries for data extraction and integration.
- Support data migration and integration activities as directed by senior staff.
Data Quality Assurance and Problem Resolution
- Conduct routine data quality checks and flag inconsistencies or errors for review.
- Assist in resolving basic data queries and reporting issues to the Data Technologist.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Prepare simple data summaries and visualisations as instructed.
- Support the preparation of reports and documentation for investigations.
Data Management and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of data processes and document steps taken in analyses.
- Assist in developing and updating templates for data checks and reporting.
Big Data Evaluation and Analytical Support
- Support the team in searching for and extracting information from large datasets.
- Conduct preliminary analyses and prepare user-friendly outputs for review.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Participate in team meetings and assist in preparing materials for presentations.
- Communicate progress and findings clearly to team members and stakeholders as required.
Planning and Execution
- Plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines and deliverables as set by supervisors.
- Perform other data-related tasks as assigned by management.
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