Senior Data Engineer
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Seeking a Senior Data Engineer with 5 years of experience in data warehousing concepts, Ab Initio development, and exposure to UNIX, SQL, and Oracle. Must be able to work independently and lead cross-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Equivalent Qualification
- 5 years of Data Engineering experience
- Ab Initio development experience (on-prem and cloud)
- Exposure to UNIX, SQL (DB2, MS SQL, Netezza), and Oracle
- Agile working approach
- Self-starter who can work under minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently