Data Engineer (Entry)
Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reference: JHB001463-Zaman-1
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Strong data engineering skills including Python coding and data ingestion (ETL Kafka Apache Spark).
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g. Langchain Langgraph GAIA) and their integration into solutions.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into well-defined technical specifications.
Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridge gaps
between teams.
Experience in defining acceptance criteria and managing scope for technical deliverables.
Proficiency in frontend development (HTML CSS JavaScript/TypeScript Angular/React).
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest pytest).
Hands-on experience with AWS services (API Gateway Lambda DynamoDB S3 SQS).
Familiarity with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD.
Understanding of UI/UX principles and RESTful APIs/GraphQL.
Adaptability to perform additional tasks under the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
Design develop and implement advanced statistical AI and machine learning models to address complex
business challenges.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical
solutions.
Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning
technologies.
Flexibly take on various tasks within projects demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work meeting project deadlines and standards.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders providing clear explanations and
updates on project progress.
Present findings and proposals to stakeholders showcasing strong presentation skills.
Uphold high ethical standards in all work-related activities and interactions.
Be willing and able to travel internationally as required for project needs.
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:
Familiarity with LLM-based applications and their practical applications in business.
Experience with programming languages such as Python R or similar.
Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques.
Previous experience in a similar role within a global organization.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Strong data engineering skills including Python coding and data ingestion (ETL Kafka Apache Spark).
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g. Langchain Langgraph GAIA) and their integration into solutions.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into well-defined technical specifications.
Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridge gaps
between teams.
Experience in defining acceptance criteria and managing scope for technical deliverables.
Proficiency in frontend development (HTML CSS JavaScript/TypeScript Angular/React).
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest pytest).
Hands-on experience with AWS services (API Gateway Lambda DynamoDB S3 SQS).
Familiarity with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD.
Understanding of UI/UX principles and RESTful APIs/GraphQL.
Adaptability to perform additional tasks under the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
Design develop and implement advanced statistical AI and machine learning models to address complex
business challenges.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical
solutions.
Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning
technologies.
Flexibly take on various tasks within projects demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work meeting project deadlines and standards.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders providing clear explanations and
updates on project progress.
Present findings and proposals to stakeholders showcasing strong presentation skills.
Uphold high ethical standards in all work-related activities and interactions.
Be willing and able to travel internationally as required for project needs.
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:
Familiarity with LLM-based applications and their practical applications in business.
Experience with programming languages such as Python R or similar.
Knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques.
Previous experience in a similar role within a global organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.
Define project scope and align business and technical teams.
Design data pipelines propose AI solutions and support development cycles.
Facilitate collaboration between business engineering teas and EDE team.
Develop and maintain high-quality efficient software/Custom solutions.
Build deploy and scale cloud applications using AWS with a focus on performance and security.
Document system designs APIs and key technical details.
Resolve operational issues and support new use case onboarding.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project goals.
Take ownership and deliver impactful meaningful solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
Proven experience in building and deploying statistical AI and machine learning models.
Strong problem-solving capabilities and a passion for tackling complex challenges.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented
environment.
Ability to work interdependently ensuring deliverables are submitted on time and with exceptional quality.
Experience working within a multi-national organizational structure collaborating with colleagues from diverse
backgrounds.
Strong understanding of business needs and the ability to move concepts from ideation to successful
implementation.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a variety of audiences.
Above-board work ethics and a commitment to maintaining integrity in all professional interactions.
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Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.
Define project scope and align business and technical teams.
Design data pipelines propose AI solutions and support development cycles.
Facilitate collaboration between business engineering teas and EDE team.
Develop and maintain high-quality efficient software/Custom solutions.
Build deploy and scale cloud applications using AWS with a focus on performance and security.
Document system designs APIs and key technical details.
Resolve operational issues and support new use case onboarding.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project goals.
Take ownership and deliver impactful meaningful solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
Proven experience in building and deploying statistical AI and machine learning models.
Strong problem-solving capabilities and a passion for tackling complex challenges.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented
environment.
Ability to work interdependently ensuring deliverables are submitted on time and with exceptional quality.
Experience working within a multi-national organizational structure collaborating with colleagues from diverse
backgrounds.
Strong understanding of business needs and the ability to move concepts from ideation to successful
implementation.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a variety of audiences.
Above-board work ethics and a commitment to maintaining integrity in all professional interactions.
Submit your CV to: and Subject line Role title
Required Experience:
IC