Salary: R35 000 Basic per month, plus Pension Fund after 3-month probation period

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Minimum 3 years working experience as a Database Assistant
• SQL Database (server) and Query knowledge
• Knowledge in N+, A+ and C++ Builder will be beneficial
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (Speak, read and write)
• Valid Driver’s License and own reliable vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer to transform raw data into meaningful visualizations and reports and automate data workflows and processing tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Conduct data quality assurance and validation to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Provide technical support to internal team members and external Samba members
• Assist in the maintenance of IT infrastructure and networks
• Assist in conducting research and testing new technologies
• Customer service
• Write and optimize basic SQL queries to retrieve data as per project requirements
• Use SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements effectively
• Develop simple stored procedures, views, and functions under supervision
• Create ad-hoc reports for stakeholders using SQL
• Use aggregation functions (SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.) for summarizing data
• Understand and write queries using GROUP BY, HAVING, and ORDER BY
• Assist in maintaining existing database objects (e.g., tables, views)
• Perform basic data imports and exports using tools like SSMS or flat files
• Help monitor database size and report growth patterns to the team
• Test SQL queries to ensure they produce accurate results
• Debug errors in queries and suggest solutions
• Assist in validating data integrity during testing phases
• Work with senior developers to understand project requirements and deadlines
• Support other team members in data-related tasks
• Attend and contribute to team meetings to discuss progress and challenges
• Run and Monitor Scheduled tasks on the in-house application – Checking accounts, pulling in transactions
• Perform any other tasks given through by management