Subject Data Modeller (Cape Town or Johannesburg) x1 at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To design and implement data modelling solutions and design bespoke databases to enable data as an asset; translating business intent into concrete blueprints for the data environment.
• To design and maintain optimal data models/structures at both an enterprise level as well as conceptual, logical & physical levels which meet the business and architectural objectives of Capitec.

Experience
Minimum:

• 5 years experience in the Data Modelling discipline with additional 3 years in another data role such as Data Engineer, Data Analyst or BI Business Analyst.
• Experience using one of the following data modelling tools e.g Sparx Enterprise Architect, Erwin, SAP PowerDesigner, ER/Studio or IBM data architect
• Exposure to relational data models
• Experience working with dimensionally modelled data
• Demonstrable data profiling experience 

Ideal:

• Experience in supporting as well as implementing data infrastructures
• Proven analytical and problem-solving experience in a complex data environment
• Experience with generic financial industry data models (products) 
• Exposure to graph data models and NoSQL models
• Relevant industry experience i.e. financial services or retail.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational in Grade 12 National Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - IT Engineering or Information Management

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Certification in Data Management

Knowledge
Minimum:

• Data Modelling tools e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect,Erwin & SAP Power Designer, ER/Studio, IBM data architect
• Entity Relationship Modelling
• Physical Database Design
• Data warehousing
• Data Integration
• Data quality
• Metadata
• Knowledge of database concepts, objects and data modelling techniques and design principles.
• Expert knowledge of data modelling principles/methods including conceptual, logical & physical Data Models 
• Knowledge of the entire process behind software development including design and deployment
• Relational modelling
• Dimensional modelling
• Data normalisation
• Data modelling patterns e.g. party role
• Broad understanding of Data Management (DMBOK), systems development lifecycle methodologies and IT Architecture

Ideal:

• Master data management
• Canonical Data Modelling
• Banking and financial services environments
• BI tools and technologies as well as the optimization of underlying databases
• How to clearly communicate complex technical ideas, regardless of the technical capacity of the audience 
• Knowledge of the mathematical foundations of data normalisation 

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills

Competencies

• Relating and Networking
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analysing
• Learning and Researching
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record