Junior Data Engineer

Salt • Bachelor's Degree • Python • SQL • 2 months ago

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In office (Cape Town)

Seniority

Junior · 1+ year exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 12, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Founded in 2009, Salt is a global digital talent, recruitment, and workforce consultancy specializing in technology, creative, marketing, and sales staffing. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom - with an international network of offices spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America - the agency serves fast-scaling startups, mid-market companies, and multinational enterprises. Through its permanent and contract recruitment models, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), nearshore/offshore talent delivery (Salt: Labs), and strategic HR advisory services, it enables organizations to build, scale, and manage high-performing teams across AI, technology, and digital transformation initiatives.

welovesalt.com • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Recruiting & Staffing • Human Resources • Professional Services • 201-500 employees • Est. 2009

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Junior Data Engineer

Ref: JO-2608-362728

South Africa, Cape Town
Data, AI and Machine Learning, Technology
IT
50 - 249 Employees

Environment:
Hybrid
Contract Type:
Permanent
Starts:
2026-11-01

Junior Data Engineer

Data Engineer (Junior) | Cape Town

Kickstart your data engineering career with a forward-thinking team transforming the way data is used across the business. You’ll work with modern data tools, SQL, Python, and AI-driven solutions while learning from experienced professionals.

Requirements:

1-3 years’ experience in Data Engineering, BI, or Analytics
Strong SQL skills
Python knowledge
Relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar
Eagerness to learn modern data technologies

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