Data Analyst / Data Mining Specialist / Data Modeller wanted immediately: Salary R400 to R450 an hour
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract
R400 – R450 an hour
Job Summary
Job Spec Posting
Greeting from Zensar Technologies
Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company that specializes in partnering with global organizations across industries on their Digital Transformation journey. Zensar’s comprehensive range of digital and technology services and solutions enables its customers to achieve new thresholds of business performance. Zensar helps clients deliberate not only on executing Digital initiatives but on realizing the Return on Digital®.
We are hiring Data Analyst – Data Modeller – Data Mining Specaialist – Johannesburg for 12 Months renewal contract
Responsibilities and Duties
Job Description – Data Analyst/Data Mining Specialist
Title
Data/Data Mining Specialist
Description
The Data/Data Mining Specialist’s role is to design data modeling/analysis services used to mine enterprise systems and applications for knowledge and information that enhance business processes. This individual is also responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining data support tools, metadata inventories, and definitions for database file/table creation.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
Create data mining architectures, coding standards, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies.
Devise, develop, and deploy required data queries in response to business user needs.
In conjunction with data owners and department managers, develop data models and protocols for mining production databases.
Assist in the development of data management policies and procedures.
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Acquisition & Deployment
Conduct research and make recommendations on data mining products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
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O*perational Managemen*t
Work with application development staff to coordinate the creation and management of data queries.
Collaborate with unit managers, end users, development staff, and other stakeholders to integrate data mining applications with existing systems.
Provide and apply quality assurance best practices for data mining/analysis services across the organization.
Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to data models.
Create data definitions for new database file/table development and/or changes to existing ones.
Determine required network components to ensure data access, as well as data consistency and integrity.
Develop routines for end users to facilitate best practices use of data mining tools.
Collaborate with database and disaster recovery administrators to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
Monitor data mining system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
Respond to and resolve data mining performance issues.
Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science or statistics, and/or 5 years equivalent work experience.
Certifications in MS Excel, MS SQL, Oracle and/or DB2.
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Knowledge & Experience
Strong understanding of data mining models, structures, theories, principles, and practices.
Excellent knowledge of data modeling tools such as TOAD Data Modeller, Enterprise Architect, Oracle Data Modeller, etc.
Strong familiarity with data preparation, processing, classification, and forecasting.
Working technical experience with relational database servers, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL.
Direct experience with data management techniques.
Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.
Project management experience.
Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
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Personal Attributes
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong technical documentation skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct research into data mining issues, practices, and products as required.
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
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Job Type: Contract
Salary: R400.00 to R450.00 /hour
Experience:
data mining: 4 years (Preferred)
data modelling: 4 years (Preferred)
Data Analysis: 5 years (Preferred). Apply Now
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