Data Engineer (Mid-Level) at South African Food Processing Company, Cape Town
Salix Recruitment · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A proudly South African food processing company is hiring an experienced Data Engineer for its Cape Town IT team. You will build and optimise scalable data platforms and pipelines that power business intelligence, analytics and automation. This is a permanent, full time role ideal for a mid level data professional with 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in data engineering, strong SQL skills and exposure to Microsoft Fabric or Azure. If you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful business insights, this opportunity is worth exploring.
About the role
Join a proudly South African food processing company as a Data Engineer in Cape Town. You will be part of the IT team, designing and maintaining reliable data pipelines and cloud based data solutions that turn data from multiple source systems into high quality, structured datasets used for reporting and advanced analytics.
You will work closely with BI, analytics, automation and business teams, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions while making sure data quality, security, governance and performance are all in place.
- Design, build and maintain scalable batch and near real time data pipelines.
- Develop and optimise ETL and ELT processes for data ingestion, cleansing, transformation and modelling.
- Build and maintain data warehouse and lakehouse architectures.
- Develop analytical and dimensional data models to support reporting and business intelligence.
- Implement data quality controls, validation processes, data governance and security standards.
- Monitor and optimise data pipeline performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with BI analysts, data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver fit for purpose data solutions.
- Troubleshoot data issues, conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
Please note: if you have not had any response within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on the recruiter's database for other suitable roles.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in data engineering, data warehousing or a related role.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services or equivalent cloud data platforms.
- Strong SQL skills and sound knowledge of data modelling.
- Experience developing ETL and ELT pipelines using modern data engineering tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, Lakehouse and Warehouse, or equivalent technologies.
- Experience with Python, Spark or similar data processing technologies.
- Understanding of cloud data architectures, APIs and system integrations.
- Microsoft certifications in Data Engineering, Azure or Fabric will be advantageous.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data quality.
- Ability to manage priorities, deliver projects and work independently.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non technical audiences.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation, automation and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain scalable batch and near real time data pipelines.
- Develop and optimise ETL and ELT processes for data ingestion, cleansing, transformation and modelling.
- Build and maintain data warehouse and lakehouse architectures.
- Develop analytical and dimensional data models to support reporting and business intelligence.
- Implement data quality controls, validation processes, data governance and security standards.
- Monitor and optimise data pipeline performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with BI analysts, data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver fit for purpose data solutions.
- Troubleshoot data issues, conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
Job details
- Organisation
- Salix Recruitment
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great next step if you have a few years of data engineering experience and want to work with modern Microsoft cloud tools. The company is a South African food processor, so you will see how data supports real business decisions in manufacturing and supply chain.
When you apply, tailor your CV to highlight hands on work with SQL, ETL pipelines and any Microsoft Fabric or Azure projects. Be ready to explain how you have improved data quality or pipeline performance in past roles. Also prepare a short example of working with business stakeholders to solve a data problem.
Since the recruiter notes that only shortlisted candidates are contacted, make sure your application clearly shows you meet the 3 to 5 years experience requirement and have the relevant cloud data platform exposure.
How we help you prepare
This employer takes applications on their own website, so you'll submit this one yourself — but SPAAN NOW gets everything ready for you first. Here's how it works:
- Our AI tailors your CV to match this job's keywords and requirements, so it stands out to recruiters and screening systems.
- A custom cover letter is written specifically for this role — no generic templates.
- We gather the documents this job needs: CV, Matric certificate and Degree certificate. SPAAN NOW pulls these from your profile and packages them together, ready to attach.
- Once your application is prepared, we show you exactly how and where to apply — just follow the link to the employer and submit your ready-made CV, cover letter and documents.
- Mark it as applied under Applications to keep track, and if you're shortlisted, use AI Interview Prep to practise questions commonly asked for roles like this.
We do the hard part — tailoring and gathering everything — so applying yourself only takes a minute.
Spaan Talk
Nobody has said anything yet. Be the first.