Data Management Capability Lead

Zimele Technologies; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimele Technologies is seeking a Data Capability Lead to steer enterprise data transformation across SAP landscapes in a high-impact role. You will shape data migration and governance across IS-U, RE-FX, ECC to S/4HANA, while mentoring talent and aligning with client readiness for the digital economy.

Jointly you’ll architect frameworks, drive automation with SQL and SAP tools, and ensure data quality and regulatory compliance across multi-country projects in Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• SAP Activate Project Manager Certification.
• SAP MDG Certification; DAMA-DMBOK2 Knowledge or Certification.
• PMP or Agile/Scrum Master Certification.
• Data Architecture or ETL-related training.

Responsibilities

• Architect data migration frameworks using SAP Activate, PMP and Agile.
• Lead data migration and governance across ECC, S/4HANA, IS-U, RE-FX, CRM.
• Coach junior consultants and build internal data talent.
• Run client data readiness workshops and advisory sessions.
• Define and oversee delivery milestones, test loads, and go-lives.

Skills

SAP Activate

Agile/Scrum

PMP

DAMA-DMBOK2

SAP MDG

SQL

LTMC

LSMW

Migration Cockpit

ABAP

Data Services

S/4HANA

ECC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

SAP Activate

ABAP

SAP Data Services

LTMC

Migration Cockpit

LSMW

Job description

To lead Zimele Technologies’ data capability centre, driving enterprise data transformation across the SAP landscape. This strategic role is responsible for the successful delivery of end-to-end SAP data migration and governance programmes, with emphasis on SAP IS-U, Real Estate, and ECC to S/4HANA conversions, while building internal data talent and advancing client readiness for the digital economy.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Strategic Data Leadership
  · Architect enterprise-grade data migration frameworks using SAP Activate, best practices from PMP and Agile, and the DAMA-DMBOK2 data management framework.
  · Direct SAP project data strategies aligned to utility, real estate, retail, and public sector environments.
  · Lead data assurance for ECC to S/4HANA transitions, ensuring legacy remediation, reconciliation, and business continuity.
• 2. Migration, Governance, and Innovation
  · Own delivery of structured, auditable, and high-quality migrations across all SAP modules, including FI, CO, MM, SD, PM, HCM, IS-U, RE-FX, and CRM.
  · Implement intelligent data tools and automation (SQL, SAP LTMC, LSMW, Migration Cockpit, Data Services, ABAP) to optimise delivery.
  · Establish scalable governance structures and embed SAP MDG for sustainable master data quality and business rule enforcement.
• 3. Capability Building and Mentorship
  · Coach junior consultants, data stewards, and graduates into client-facing roles across functional and technical streams.
  · Institutionalise knowledge management and internal training aligned to SAP methodologies, industry certifications, and evolving technologies.
  · Lead peer reviews, brown bags, and solution design forums across the data capability team.
• 4. Client Advisory & Engagement
  · Run client data readiness workshops, define roadmap strategies, and act as SME in executive planning sessions.
  · Provide hands-on guidance in audit response, data risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance (e.g. POPIA, ISO27001).
  · Drive agile delivery rituals and business stakeholder engagement across multi-phase data programmes.
• 5. Delivery Management
  · Define and oversee the delivery of project data milestones including mock loads, cutover rehearsals, test validations, and go-live reconciliations.
  · Interface with SAP Basis, SAP Functionals teams, integration teams, business process owners, and third-party vendors.
  · Govern programme metrics for data quality, productivity, and user adoption.

Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (B Degree minimum)
• · SAP Activate Project Manager Certification
• · SAP MDG Certification· DAMA-DMBOK2 Knowledge or Certification
• · PMP or Agile/Scrum Master Certification
• · Data Architecture or ETL-related training

Experience

• · Minimum 15 years in SAP programmes, with 5+ years leading multi-workstream data migration and governance portfolios
• · Proven delivery across SAP ECC and S/4HANA, including Utilities (IS-U), Real Estate (RE-FX), Retail, and Public Sector
• · Hands-on experience with SAP Data Services, LSMW, LTMC, Migration Cockpit, ALE, ABAP, SQL, and cloud-hosted solutions
• · Full lifecycle project experience across all major SAP modules (FI, CO, MM, SD, HCM, CRM, PM, RE-FX, IS-U)
• · Strong leadership in multi-country environments (South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa)
• · Demonstrated track record of building high-performance data teams and mentoring junior professionals

· Deep understanding of data lifecycle, meta-modelling, and business transformation
· Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills
· Ability to align data projects with broader digital transformation objectives
· Expert knowledge of the DAMA data management knowledge areas
· Adaptive leadership in remote and hybrid team environments
· Strategic and Systems Thinker – Aligns data programmes with long-term organisational goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise transformation.
· Digitally Fluent and Future-Ready – Applies advanced data technologies (e.g., SAP MDG, AI, cloud) to lead innovation in SAP landscapes.
· Ethically Grounded – Upholds data privacy, fairness, and transparency in decision-making, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
· Accountable and Results-Driven – Takes ownership of deliverables, manages risk proactively, and ensures quality across all migration and governance workstreams.
· Adaptive and Resilient – Navigates complexity, shifting priorities, and ambiguity with composure and agility in high-pressure project environments.
· Inclusive and Empowering – Fosters a diverse, high-performance culture by coaching junior team members and valuing every voice.
· Collaborative Influencer – Builds trusted relationships across technical, functional, and executive teams to drive alignment and buy-in.
· Courageous and Principled – Speaks up on non-compliance, champions ethical data practices, and leads with integrity in cross-functional teams.

Why Join Zimele Technologies?

Zimele Technologies is a fast-growing SAP consultancy empowering African enterprises with world-class data solutions. As the Data Management Capability Lead, you will shape the future of SAP migration and data governance excellence while developing talent pipelines and influencing large-scale transformation programmes.