Fresh Positions at Accenture

• A Data Visualization Specialist transforms complex data sets into visually compelling and easy-to-understand insights, enabling stakeholders to make data-driven decisions. This role requires expertise in data visualization tools, a strong understanding of data structures, and the ability to communicate stories through visuals. The ideal candidate will collaborate with data engineers, business intelligence teams, and other departments to deliver impactful visual representations of business metrics and analytical data

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Data Visualization:

• Design and create engaging, intuitive, and effective visualizations that simplify complex datasets.
• Develop dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, D3.js, or similar.
• Translate business needs into clear visualizations and user-friendly interfaces.

Data Analysis:

• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to extract, clean, and manipulate data.
• Identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights from large datasets.
• Interpret and convey findings through compelling narratives.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Marketing, Sales) to gather requirements and feedback.
• Present visual insights to non-technical stakeholders and adapt visuals based on audience needs.

Tool and Process Development:

• Enhance the visualization framework by creating reusable templates, and optimizing visual tools and workflows.
• Provide input on the selection of data visualization technologies and solutions.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and the latest technologies in data visualization.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that visualizations are accurate, accessible, and in compliance with data integrity standards.
• Test visualizations for functionality, data accuracy, and responsiveness across different devices.

Daily Activities:

• Meeting with stakeholders to understand visualization needs and translate them into designs.
• Developing and refining dashboards, charts, infographics, and data visualizations.
• Collaborating with data engineers to ensure data pipelines and sources are functioning correctly.
• Testing visualizations for usability and performance before presenting them to stakeholders.
• Providing training and support to teams in understanding and using visual data effectively.
• Researching and staying updated on new visualization techniques and technologies.

Qualifications

Experience & qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification: Data Science, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Statistics, or a related field. Equivalent work experience is also considered.
• 4+ years of experience in data visualization, data analysis, or a related field.
• Experience with visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, D3.js, or similar.
• Portfolio showcasing previous data visualization work (e.g., dashboards, charts, interactive visualizations).

Technical requirements:

• Familiarity with SQL and querying databases.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or JavaScript for data manipulation and visualization.
• Understanding of data structures and ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience with statistical analysis and performance metrics.
• Proficient in utilising designs software such as Figma.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for storytelling with data.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

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Role Summary 

• We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining data architecture solutions that support our business goals and ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design advanced conceptual, logical and physical data organizations, models, repository, dashboards, reports within a complete functional and technical architecture. 
• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems. 
• Partner with other architects, infrastructure and software experts to define metadata layers, technical strategy and optimal integration within existing client IT landscape. 
• Translate to technical designers or developers designed solution, review proposed solution and optimize it when required. 
• Design, develop and continuously improve supporting activities (automation of versioning and release management, scheduling, security models, impact assessment of new changes …) 
• Be accountable for the end-to-end solution. 

Project Leadership: 

• Lead data projects from conception to deployment. 
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery. 
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives. 

Mentorship and Collaboration: 

• Mentor and provide guidance to data specialists. 
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment. 
• Communicate complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders. 

Research and Development: 

• Stay current with the latest advancements in data architecture and the broader data and AI landscape. 
• Experiment with new tools, techniques, and technologies to continuously improve data processes and analytics. 

Deployment and Maintenance: 

• Oversee deployment and monitoring of data solutions in production environments. 
• Ensure that there is continuous improvement for existing data pipelines, data models, reports and infrastructure. 
• Implement best practices for data, model management and version control. 

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. 

Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field. 
• Proven experience leading data projects and managing teams. 
• Extensive experience with big data platforms (cloud and on-premise), data modeling, data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning. 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala. 
• Expertise in data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar. 
• Proficiency with data modeling tools. 
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and NoSQL databases. 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
• Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar. 

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Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate within a Software Development team, following Agile development methodologies.
• Engage with Project Management and solution architects to estimate and scope out projects.
• Partner with the Creative team during planning, discovery, and production phases.
• Collaborate with both front-end and back-end development teams to create and optimize solutions.
• Enhance code for optimal performance.
• Comment code and produce documentation to industry standards as required.
• Develop code to high standards while embracing industry-accepted architecture and design pattern techniques and methodologies (e.g., MVC, SOA, OOP, DI, etc.).
• Define and develop APIs.
• Contribute to the analysis and design of software products and tools.
• Evaluate and provide insights on technical feasibility.
• Create high-quality prototypes for a clearer understanding of UI designs.
• Test and confirm software meets the needs of intended audiences.
• Recommend and implement enhancements and improvements.
• Adhere to formal Software Engineering best practices.
• Mentor and guide team members.
• Monitor and measure customer experience and KPIs.
• Provide periodic progress reports to management and customers.

Skills & experience are we looking for includes:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in building Applications.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience with React and/or Angular.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Proficient hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, ES6+.
• Thorough understanding of the React Virtual DOM, JSX, and API.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and WebSocket.
• Experience with a State-management framework like Redux (with middleware) or MobX.
• Understanding of cloud-based technologies, Azure, SQL, and relational databases, SOAP and REST Web-Services, JSON, XML, MSAL.
• Comfortable with concepts like Container/Presentation components, Higher Order Components.
• Experience with UI libraries like Material-UI, Semantic UI, Bootstrap, or similar.
• Good grasp of CSS in JS, also known as scoped-css or Styled Components.
• Proficient in unit testing with Karma + Mocha or Jest.
• Experience working with frontend build systems and automating tasks using Grunt/Gulp.
• Familiarity with MVC frameworks (Backbone.js, or similar) and knowledge of common JavaScript design patterns is a plus.
• Experience working with server-side JavaScript frameworks based on Node.js.
• Exposure to Style Guides, Atomic Design.
• Exposure to Scrum and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelors degree or equivalent experience

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HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs, design goals, and product requirements. 
• Develop user personas, user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes to inform design decisions and validate user flows. 
• Design user interfaces and visual assets that align with brand guidelines and elevate the user experience. 
• Conduct user research and usability testing to iterate and improve upon designs. 
• Work closely with developers to ensure design fidelity and successful implementation. 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design. 
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and design patterns. 

Qualifications

• Matric is essential 
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience essential in the following 
• 3-year Degree/Diploma in one or more of these disciplines. 
• Experience in Data Projects will be preferred. 
• Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Information Systems / Informatics, Human Computer Interaction or other related fields 
• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or similar certification would be desirable, but not required. 
• Master’s in psychology, Social Sciences advantageous 

Desired Skills: 

• Axure 
• UX Design 
• Zeplin 
• Sketchup 
• Figma 
• Javascript 
• User testing and research 

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Client Responsibilities

• Build positive and productive client relationships by demonstrating an understanding and sound knowledge of your clients’ business and industries in which they operate.
• Manage integrated multi-level projects simultaneously, forward planning, prioritising workflow and demonstrating problem solving at all levels.
• Work with and draw on the expertise of the full spectrum of the agency’s resources to develop integrated offerings to clients where necessary.
• Assist in delivering the highest quality of work and highest standard of creativity at all times.
• Produce top quality written work for clients on time including proposals, presentations and reports.
• Deliver presentations to clients as and when required.
• Test strategic direction with creative teams in order to evaluate against strategy and adaptation across various channels of communication.
• Effective communication of client needs and deliverables.
• Budget management and monthly hours reconciliation.

People Responsibilities

• Work with Group Account Director to set annual review KPIs and take responsibility for your development as an advertising professional.
• Actively manage own performance and career.
• Manage junior team members, focussing on motivation, hands-on training and appraisals.
• Actively manage and supervise the team on a day-to-day basis to ensure service levels and client deliverables are consistently met.
• Ensure effective communication internally to full team.
• Co-ordinate and ensure successful orientiation of new employees into the team.
• Ensure that work is executed in accordance with the agency process.

Finance Responsibilities

• Assess project costs against client budgets, managing client and agency budgets on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure invoicing and financial administration adheres to best practice.
• Identify opportunities for expanding the financial potential of the clients’ business.
• Work with Creative Agency team on new and potential clients where appropriate.

Operations Responsibilities

• Ensure meeting action reports, status reports, monthly reports, quarterly and annual reviews, and other client admin is completed when required.
• Manage all projects to ensure delivery on time and on budget.

Skills and attribute / Key competencies:

• Proficient in MS Office suite (incl. Mail, Word, Powerpoint and Excel) essential
• Diverse and excellent writing skills
• Enthusiastic / confident / professional / diplomatic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Good team working and management skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to cope with pressure, work to tight deadlines and handle diverse activities
• Reliable, organized and attention to detail
• Passion for client delivery and service
• Organisation and administration skills essential
• Accountable with good follow-through
• Business and commercial acumen

Qualifications:

• Matric essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification (marketing and communications) essential
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport essential

Experience:

• 5+ years client service and agency experience
• 3+ years people management experience essential

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Job Description

THE WORK:

• Join our dynamic team and embark on a journey where you will be empowered to perform independently and become an SME.
• Required active participation/contribution in team discussions will be key as you contribute in providing solutions to work related problems.
• Let your creativity and expertise shine in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives.
• Develop software products that satisfy requirements and quality reviews Identify and resolve software issues Plan and execute the delivery process

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Expert proficiency in Product Innovation Strategy Expert proficiency in Software Product Management A minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant related skills Technical Diploma in relevant field of studies BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: Advanced proficiency in Agile Project Management Advanced proficiency in Agile Methods (ADM for Distributed Agile Development)

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Client Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth running of the account on a day to day level.
• Establish and maintain a productive communication channel between the client and the agency, maintaining and growing excellent client relationships.
• Continue to invest in growing knowledge of your clients’ business and industries in which they operate.
• Take ownership of specific parts of campaigns, as agreed with manager, and participate in future planning.
• Produce good quality written work on time, including client correspondence, presentations and reports.
• Assist with preparing and delivering presentations to clients as and when required.
• Provide day-to-day management of client campaigns and be regarded as the first point of contact for clients, inspiring their loyalty and trust.
• Remain accountable from start to finish ensuring that follow-through and accountability is achieved and maintained at all times.
• Ensure a smooth and timeous workflow of activities directed at the client, effectively managing timing plans.
• Engage with clients in order to formulate clear and achievable briefs and action plans.
• Draw together all relevant market, industry and business information in preparation of all agency briefs.

People Responsibilities

• Work with Account Director/ Group Account Director/ Business Unit Director to set annual review KPIs and take responsibility for your development as an advertising professional.
• Actively manage own performance and career.
• Manage junior team members, focussing on motivation, training and knowledge-sharing.
• Actively manage and supervise account executives on a day-to-day basis to ensure service levels and client deliverables are consistently met.
• Ensure effective communication internally to full team.

Finance Responsibilities

• Ensure all finance administration – cost estimates, invoices, purchase orders and billings – are accurate and completed on time.
• Report on administration of financial issues to the Group Account Director / Business Unit Director regularly to ensure smooth flow of information and accurate billings.

Operations Responsibilities

• Manage your own time efficiently with respect to campaigns, prioritise tasks and manage the achievement of your personal and client objectives.
• Keep manager informed of work load issues and liase effectively with other members of your team.
• Complete timesheets accurately and on time.
• Take responsibility for client admin reports – budget updates / recons, monthly billings reports etc.

Skills and attribute / Key competencies:

• Proficient in MS Office suite (incl. Mail, Word, Powerpoint and Excel) essential
• Diverse and excellent writing skills
• Enthusiastic / confident / professional / diplomatic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Team player with initiative

Presentation skills

• Ability to cope with pressure, work to tight deadlines and handle diverse activities
• Reliable, organized and attention to detail
• Passion for client delivery and service
• Organisation and administration skills essential
• Accountable with good follow-through
• Commercial awareness

Qualifications

• Matric essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification (marketing and communications) essential
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport essential
• 3+ years client service and agency experience