Data and Systems Apprentice

Position Summary

Odunela Group is recruiting a Data and Systems Apprentice to learn and support controlled data entry, testing, data-quality checking and systems documentation. This position is intended for a secondary-school leaver who is interested in technology, data, software systems or digital business processes.

What you will learn

The apprentice will learn how to:

1. enter data accurately;
2. check records for completeness;
3. use data dictionaries;
4. follow workflow instructions;
5. create synthetic test data;
6. execute user-acceptance test scripts;
7. record defects;
8. support data cleansing;
9. prepare basic reports and user guides;
10. protect confidential information.

Principal responsibilities

Under supervision, the apprentice will:

1. enter approved information into test or authorised systems;
2. check mandatory fields;
3. compare data against source documents;
4. identify duplicate or incomplete records;
5. support data-cleansing activities;
6. prepare synthetic data for training and testing;
7. follow step-by-step test scripts;
8. record expected and actual test results;
9. report system errors;
10. maintain defect and correction records;
11. assist with basic reports and user instructions;
12. follow role-based access restrictions;
13. complete learning and competency records.

Essential requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

1. WAEC, NECO or equivalent qualification;
2. satisfactory Mathematics and English ability;
3. interest in technology and data;
4. accuracy and patience;
5. basic spreadsheet or computer competence;
6. logical thinking;
7. confidentiality;
8. ability to follow detailed instructions;
9. willingness to repeat tests and correct errors.

Desirable attributes

1. basic Excel or spreadsheet experience;
2. interest in coding or databases;
3. school ICT or computer-studies experience;
4. familiarity with online forms and digital tools;
5. interest in computer science, information systems or data analysis.

Possible career progression

1. Senior Data and Systems Apprentice;
2. Data Administration Assistant;
3. Software Testing Assistant;
4. ERP Support Assistant;
5. Associate Data and Systems Officer;

future study in computer science, information systems, software engineering or data science.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit through the Odunela Group career portal:

1. A current CV.
2. WAEC, NECO or equivalent result.
3. A short Cover Letter explaining:
4. why the applicant wants an apprenticeship;
5. why the chosen apprenticeship position;
6. what the applicant hopes to learn;
7. any relevant school, volunteer, community or practical experience;
8. Contact details for two referees provided in the CV, such as:
9. a teacher;
10. school principal;
11. religious or community leader;
12. former employer;
13. another responsible adult who is not an immediate family member;
14. Confirmation clearly stated in the CV that the applicant:
15. is at least 18 years old;
16. can work onsite in Lagos;
17. is willing to undertake full-time work and structured learning;
18. is willing to complete aptitude tests and a practical assessment.

Selection Process

The existing Odunela ERP Recruitment ATS will be used.

The process will include:

1. Application and secondary-school qualification check.
2. Literacy, numeracy and basic digital aptitude assessment.
3. Role-specific practical work sample.
4. Structured interview.
5. Identity and reference verification.
6. Confidentiality and acceptable-use agreement.
7. Conditional apprenticeship offer.

The approved assessment weighting is:

An unacceptable integrity or confidentiality result will disqualify an applicant regardless of the total score.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Odunela Group will assess applicants according to:

1. learning potential;
2. honesty;
3. reliability;
4. accuracy;
5. willingness to accept supervision;
6. practical aptitude;
7. suitability for the selected pathway.

Applicants will not be disadvantaged merely because they lack university education or previous formal employment.