Chief Data & Platform Architect

Kaelo; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaelo is seeking a Head of Data to lead the design, delivery, and governance of the organisation's data capabilities. You will shape data strategy, own end-to-end programs, and drive modern cloud-based data platforms and AI-enabled initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior executives to translate business goals into scalable data solutions, aligning governance, security, and compliance with industry standards while building a high-performance data team in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Cloud platform certifications (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) advantageous.
• Data Engineering/Architecture certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of data projects from initiation through implementation and handover.
• Design, build, and optimise enterprise data architectures and platforms.
• Lead data pipelines and governance to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data solutions.
• Drive AI and analytics enablement through robust data infrastructure.

Skills

Data Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Data Governance

DataOps

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Project Mgmt

AI Enablement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Kaelo is seeking a Head of Data to lead the design, delivery, and governance of the organisation's data capabilities. You will shape data strategy, own end-to-end programs, and drive modern cloud-based data platforms and AI-enabled initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior executives to translate business goals into scalable data solutions, aligning governance, security, and compliance with industry standards while building a high-performance data team in Gauteng.