Data Manager

Rmb Nigeria Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Energy Data Analyst to support reporting and analysis for clients. The role includes maintaining a software platform and managing client communications. Candidates should have a BEng or BSc degree and a passion for data analysis and BI visualisation with proficiency in MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in data analysis.
• A passion for data analysis and BI visualisation.
• Interest and skill in BI visualisations and aesthetic design of technical data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Energy Utilities Program reporting and analysis for clients.
• Support the development and maintenance of the software platform.
• Communication and feedback to clients.

Skills

Data analysis

BI visualisation

MS Excel

Education

BEng or BSc in Mechanical or Electrical or Statistics

Job description

Junior Energy Data Analyst

Bellville, Cape Town

Responsibilities

• Support the Energy Utilities Program reporting and analysis for clients.
• Support the development and maintenance of the software platform.
• Communication and feedback to clients.

Minimum requirements and experience

• BEng or BSc (Mechanical or Electrical or Statistics).
• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in data analysis.
• A passion for data analysis and BI visualisation.
• Interest and skill in BI visualisations and aesthetic design of technical data.
• Highly skilled in MS Excel.
• Experience with large datasets, data cleaning, aggregation etc will be beneficial.

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Data Privacy Governance Officer

Senior Data Manager

Bellville, Western Cape

R1800000 - R2500000

Posted today

Job Description

As a Senior Data Manager, you'll lead the way in shaping how data drives strategy, growth, and performance across a dynamic group of companies. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll turn complex commercial, customer, and industry data into clear insights that influence decision-making at the highest level.

You'll own the data vision—building modern platforms (warehouse, lake, cloud), driving innovation with AI/ML, and ensuring data is secure, scalable, and business-ready. Working closely with executives and stakeholders, you'll have a direct hand in guiding strategy through data.

This is also your chance to build and develop a talented data team, lead the full data lifecycle, and introduce tools and technologies that unlock new value for the business. If you're looking to make a real impact and set the standard for data excellence, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data professionals, (Data Analysts, Data Engineers) fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
• Structure the team and mentor and guide members to enhance their skills and promote knowledge-sharing across the department.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development to build a high-performing data team.
• Work closely with Commercial, Operations, and Sales teams to understand data needs and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the company\'s broader business objectives.
• Ensure that the data strategy drives the company\'s long-term vision...

Data Governance & Security

• Ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of all data systems, adhering to industry standards for data governance and information security.
• Implement and enforce data governance frameworks that protect sensitive commercial, customer, and industry data.
• Manage data privacy and ensure that the company\'s data management practices comply with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, industry standards).

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in data management or data analytics, with a solid understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and overseeing data-driven projects.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing a team of data professionals.
• Strong experience in data modelling for both transactional and analytical databases.
• Expertise in ETL processes and data integration.
• Experience working with commercial data and using this data to drive business insights and strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders across functions.
• Practical experience using Microsoft data technologies (e.g., Azure, Power BI, SQL Server) or similar tools.
• Practical experience in AI and machine learning for predictive models and automated decision-making.
• Strong BI experience presenting, creating clear dashboards using Power BI for senior leadership.

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Data Privacy Governance Officer

What will you do?

Build Privacy into Everything We Do:

• Design and embed privacy-by-design principles into new products, services and partnerships from day one
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify and mitigate risks
• Draft and review Data Sharing and Usage Agreements (DSUAs) that enable business innovation while staying compliant

Be the Privacy Guardian Across the Ecosystem:

• Ensure privacy governance structures are effective across all SFT business units and partner organizations
• Manage the end-to-end data breach response process
• Investigate and respond to PAIA requests and data privacy complaints
• Manage correspondence with the Information Regulator on behalf of the Cluster Information Officer

Drive Compliance and Assurance:

• Lead compliance assessments and monitoring programs
• Ensure all business units maintain up-to-date processing registers and data maps
• Turn audit findings into actionable improvements

Champion a Privacy-First Culture:

• Deliver training, run privacy incident exercises, and manage communications programs
• Onboard and support Data Privacy Champions and Officers across the cluster

Navigate Complex Regulatory Landscapes:

• Stay ahead of AI governance and data privacy regulations
• Find innovative ways to enable data processing within regulatory constraints

What will make you successful

You're a Strategic Problem-Solver, Excellent Communicator, Business Partner mindset, Comfortable with Complexity, Proactive and Resilient, and a Culture Builder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Law, MIS, Information Management, or related field
• Certifications such as CIPP or CIPM are advantageous

Experience

• 3-5 years in financial services supporting data privacy or regulatory programmes
• Experience across multiple business units or complex environments

Skills & expertise

• Deep understanding of data privacy regulatory requirements (POPIA, PAIA, LTIA, PPR)
• Privacy-by-design, PIAs, data sharing frameworks
• AI governance awareness

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office suite proficiency
• Analytical thinking, project management, problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder influence, relationship-building
• Training and facilitation skills

Personal Attributes

Decision quality, Interpersonal savvy, Optimises work processes, Plans and aligns

Transformational Message

Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and diversity. This content may be included as part of the selection process.