Data Lead / Engineer - Hybrid

Data Lead (Engineer) to take ownership of the organisations data infrastructure, cloud environments, and IT services. This pivotal role will ensure that their data ecosystem is secure, scalable, reliable, and future-ready, supporting both operational and analytical needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Analytics and Technology teams to design and maintain data systems that empower decision-making, enhance performance, and enable innovation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Data Infrastructure & Cloud Management

• Own and manage the organisations overall data infrastructure and cloud environments.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure data platforms that meet evolving business requirements.

• Oversee data storage, integration, and access strategies across on-premise and cloud systems.

• Monitor and optimise infrastructure performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.

Data Governance & Security

• Implement and uphold best practices for data governance, integrity, and compliance with relevant standards and legislation (e.g. POPIA, GDPR).

• Ensure strong data security protocols are embedded across all systems and services.

• Develop and maintain documentation of data architecture, pipelines, and system processes.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

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