Data Modeller I
Job Description
To provide expertise, advice and support by executing data modelling standards, principles, frameworks and tools within area of accountability; under guidance and supervision designing and developing of logical and physical data models and databases to meet the needs of the organisation's information systems and business requirements; and coordinate and proritise data modelling within business area.
Role purposeTo provide expertise, advice and support by executing data modelling standards, principles, frameworks and tools within area of accountability; under guidance and supervision designing and developing of logical and physical data models and databases to meet the needs of the organisation's information systems and business requirements; and coordinate and proritise data modelling within business area.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain the data dictionary internal and external to the data model.
- Maintain the business glossary internal and external to the data model.
- Optimize and update logical and physical data models to support new and existing projects.
- Ensure that the source to target mapping is done in accordance with the requirement.
- Maintain business rules within the data model. Maintain all model related metadata.
- Develop best practices for standard naming conventions and coding practices to ensure consistency of data models.
- Recommend opportunities for reuse of data models in new environments.
- Work with data transformation teams to ensure that the model design and development is properly communicated.
- Review modifications to existing data modeling software to improve efficiency and performance.
- Manage the flow of information between departments using the data model design.
- Assure transformation rules are maintained, accurate and consistent.
- Validate business data objects for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluate data models and physical databases for variances and discrepancies.
- Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
- Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
- Minimum qualification: A relevant bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Informatics or similar related qualification
- Experience: 4 - 5 years relevant experience
- Data profiling experience
- Experience in Dimensional and Relational Modelling
- Proven experience in the standardisation of data models, improvement of data quality and metadata management
- A strong level of proficiency in Erwin is essential
- Ab Initio Meta Data Management Tool or other Meta Data Management Tool experience required
- Relevant corporate experience, including relational database experience will be beneficial
- DAMA Data Modelling and Design Specialist Certification preferred
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
Closing date: 28/02/26
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
Job code: EX-8560E184
Job type: Full-time
Location: Johannesburg
Advanced (5-10 yrs)
About the company: FNB South Africa
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