Data Operations Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016589/KM

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a detailâoriented and technically strong Data Operations Analyst / Junior Data Engineer to support our growing data environment. If you’re passionate about data quality, transformation, and building reliable data pipelines, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:
You will play a key role in ensuring that accurate, trusted data flows smoothly from multiple sources into our SQLâbased environment, while supporting the transition to a modern cloudâdriven architecture.

What You’ll Do:

Collect data from multiple internal and external sources (files, APIs, manual inputs)
Prepare and ingest data into SQL databases
Support migration of data workflows to cloudâbased services
Clean, standardise, and transform raw data
Map incoming data to existing schemas and apply business rules
Validate data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Investigate and resolve data quality issues
Maintain validation checks and reconciliation processes
Query and validate data directly in SQL
Assist with schema updates, documentation, and data dictionaries
Document data sources, rules, and transformation logic
Improve data ingestion and quality processes; support automation
Provide accurate datasets for reporting and analytics teams

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Strong SQL knowledge (queries, joins, validations).
Experience working with raw or unstructured data.
Understanding of data cleansing, mapping, ETL/ELT processes.
Advanced Excel (Power Query is a plus)

Advantageous

Experience with Azure data tools. Power BI experience.
Basic Python for automation.

Soft Skills

Detailâoriented and methodical.
Strong problemâsolving and analytical thinking.
Able to explain data issues in simple business terms.
Comfortable working with large datasets and deadlines. -Degree/diploma in, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or similar.
1–4 years of experience in a data or analyticsâfocused role

Apply Now!

This role is designed for someone who wants to lead, not just execute.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.
For more information,

Contact:
Kholo Mongalo
Recruitment Researcher in Actuarial & Analytics
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