Data Technologist – Centurion – Permanent
IT
Centurion – Gauteng
Data Technologist – Centurion – Permanent
Salary: up to R763,000.00pa (Based on Experience)
Purpose of the role:
Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation.
Minimum Requirements and Experience:
- A degree in:
- Economics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Business Information Systems/Analysis
- Finance, or
- Law Enforcement Support.
- SAS and/or SQL Server certifications.
- At least 3 years of experience in the aforementioned fields or in:
- Data mining, modeling, or coding.
- Exceptional quantitative skills, demonstrated through formal training in statistics, data mining and coding to develop models with relevant experience applying these skills in research or operational environments.
- Expertise in financial and banking transactional analysis and developing mathematical or statistical models through coding and data mining.
- Knowledge of financial flows, particularly illicit financial flows, with an understanding of the illicit economy and criminal activities that generate illicit finances is advantageous.
- Demonstrated presentation skills.
- Proficiency in:
- PowerBI and other business intelligence and visualisation software.
- Strong programming skills.
Key Performance Areas:
- Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis
- Engage with business teams to understand project requirements, ensuring alignment with forensic investigation needs and the goals of supporting law enforcement agencies.
- Identify and develop new information sources by establishing relationships with potential data providers, enhancing the depth and breadth of data available for forensic analysis.
- Create custom management tools to facilitate the information gathering process, ensuring efficiency and comprehensiveness.
Database Programming and Development
- Perform database programming for new and existing projects, writing scripts, stored procedures, and functions to support complex analytical procedures related to financial data use to solve financial crimes.
- Assist in planning and implementing data integration and data migration activities to support forensic investigations, ensuring seamless and secure data handling.
- Provide valid input in database architectural discussions, contributing to the design and optimisation of robust and scalable database systems.
- Data Quality Assurance and Problem Resolution
- Conduct quality assurance tests to ensure data integrity and quality, maintaining the reliability of forensic evidence used in investigations.
- Resolve database problems, queries, and error reports promptly and accurately, minimising downtime and ensuring data availability for ongoing investigations.
- Assist in identifying process improvements for database performance, reliability, and stability, enhancing the overall effectiveness of data management within The Company.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Design models to detect anomalies in data based on project specifications, contributing to the identification of suspicious financial activities and potential financial crimes.
- Apply diagnostic skills to identify multiple relationships and causal links, formulating hypotheses to support forensic investigations.
- Prepare reports containing inferences and conclusions for medium-term planning purposes, providing actionable insights to law enforcement agencies.
Data Management and Documentation
- Maintain accurate and complete database programming documentation, ensuring transparency and reproducibility in forensic data processes.
- Contribute to the development document templates that reflect data checks, providing guidance on data inclusion and exclusion during analyses, and supporting auditability and compliance.
- Conduct data audits by scrutinising and monitoring the quality of raw data, driving data integrity and ensuring the accuracy of forensic evidence.
Big Data Evaluation and Analytical Support
- Conduct big data evaluations within the unit by searching and analysing large datasets to extract critical information related to specific queries and investigations.
- Provide analytical support by retrieving raw data and conducting preliminary statistical analyses, assisting in the data analysis process and supporting forensic investigations.
- Compile user-friendly reports by translating technical results into understandable information, enabling informed decision-making by end-users and law enforcement agencies.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Provide briefings and presentations with internal and external Company stakeholders and clients, effectively communicating data findings, methodologies, and implications for ongoing investigations.
- Disseminate approved information as per agreed timelines and specifications, ensuring that data is shared responsibly and in a timely manner to support law enforcement activities.
Planning and Execution
- Plan personal work execution to achieve milestones of agreed deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks related to forensic data management and analysis.
- Perform any other data analysis as required by management, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving investigative needs.
NB: Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful.
