Junior Data Migration Consultant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent 

Initial 3-month training/internship after which a permanent position will be extended if training/internship is successfully completed.

COMPANY:

A specialist data consultancy.

LOCATION:

Durban, on-site working model.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Junior Data Migration Consultant is expected to develop technical and functional skills in the area of Data Migration, as well as consulting skills. Over a 3-month training period, the Junior Data Migration Consultant is expected to become proficient in SAP Data Services & SAP Migration Cockpit.

Thereafter, the Junior Data Migration Consultant will be skilled and can be placed on a Project, only if one becomes available and suitable to the Junior Data Migration Consultant. It is also expected that the Junior Data Migration Consultant will display a high level of skill with SQL within a data analysis environment.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Participates in discussions and workshops.
• Develop documentation as requested.
• Executes test scripts and assists with testing as directed, applying critical thinking.
• Develops as per directions given, and provides support in documentation, knowledge transfer, and testing.
• Creates load files, validates data, extracts, transforms, and loads data.
• Prepares data files, loads data files, and configures any portions of a solution as instructed.
• Interprets a Functional Spec document and can document a requirement in preparation for build.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with the customer, the project team, the Company team, and any related teams, as necessary.
• Gather information and facts. Analyse business information and data, drawing relevant conclusions.
• Demonstrates capability and produces work that is approved by the Company management.
• Sets priorities appropriately, and ensures that work outputs are timely and of the highest quality.
• Learns and uses the SAP Activate methodology and tools (or any other agreed project methodology and tools used on projects).
• Develops and displays conceptual knowledge of Company solutions, services, and products. Develops a clear understanding of SAP data quality and data management concepts.
• Can analyse data to determine data quality issues and suggest methods and rules to improve data quality/cleanse data

SOFT SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Results-oriented with a commitment to objectives
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Works as a good team player
• Applies logic/logical reasoning ability
• Strong analytical skills and highly observant
• Continually pays attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong service focus
• Good deadline/time management skills
• prepared to walk the extra mile

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• BSc degree in Computer Science 

or 

• National Diploma in IC: Applications Development 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 1-2 years of experience working with SQL
• Good knowledge of Relational Database modelling and SQL
  

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.