Data Lead / Data & Analytics Lead

ATS Client; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Sandton is seeking a Data & Analytics Lead to drive data strategy, governance, and analytics across the business. This strategic role focuses on enabling trusted, well-managed data to support decision-making and performance.

The position emphasizes defining governance frameworks, leading data architecture, and delivering insights through analytics and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in data, analytics, or data management roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data modelling, and BI.
• Experience with SQL, reporting tools, and data platforms.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and translate business requirements.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Lead data strategy, architecture direction, and data management practices.
• Translate business needs into data requirements and solutions.
• Oversee data quality, compliance (POPIA/GDPR), and lifecycle management.
• Drive analytics and reporting to deliver actionable business insights.
• Partner with business and technology teams to enable data-driven decisions.

Skills

Data governance

BI

SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Data modelling

Tools

Reporting tools

Data platforms

Job description

Data & Analytics Lead (Governance & Strategy)

Sandton

R 1 300 000 - R 1 500 000

We're looking for a Data & Analytics Lead to drive data strategy, governance, and analytics across the business. This is a strategic role focused on enabling trusted, well-managed data to support decision-making and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Lead data strategy, architecture direction, and data management practices
• Translate business needs into data requirements and solutions
• Oversee data quality, compliance (POPIA/GDPR), and lifecycle management
• Drive analytics and reporting to deliver actionable business insights
• Partner with business and technology teams to enable data-driven decisions

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in data, analytics, or data management roles
• Strong understanding of data governance, data modelling, and BI
• Experience with SQL, reporting tools, and data platforms
• Ability to engage stakeholders and translate business requirements
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services or property
• Exposure to data architecture or BI platforms
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance

Why This Role

• Strategic, business-facing data role
• Influence enterprise data direction
• Drive real impact through better data use

For more information please contact:
Jacki Butler