Data Strategy & Governance Lead

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group in Durban seeks a visionary Data Lead to shape how the business uses data. You will partner with leaders to define data needs and build a unified, group-wide data strategy, while establishing governance and quality frameworks.

You will empower data stewards, drive practical standards, and influence both strategic direction and day-to-day data practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or related field.
• Deep expertise across data strategy, frameworks, governance and related methodologies.
• 10–12 years of experience, including 5 years in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across business and technology to solve cross-team challenges.
• Shape ideas to improve business practices and drive strategic initiatives.
• Work with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Create reports, procedures, and training materials.
• Draft proposals, policies and project briefs.

Skills

Data governance

Data strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Mr Price Group in Durban seeks a visionary Data Lead to shape how the business uses data. You will partner with leaders to define data needs and build a unified, group-wide data strategy, while establishing governance and quality frameworks.

You will empower data stewards, drive practical standards, and influence both strategic direction and day-to-day data practices across the organization.