Executive Head: Data Asset Management

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Data Strategy Manager in Midrand to oversee data governance and manage data assets effectively. The role involves developing a comprehensive data strategy, ensuring data quality, and leading cross-functional teams to leverage data for business objectives. Ideal candidates will have an honours degree in a relevant field, extensive knowledge of data management, and proven experience in an Agile environment. Join the team to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation through effective data use.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of data management principles, data warehousing, and data lake concepts is essential.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of cloud analytical technologies and be comfortable in Agile environments.
• Formal Lean Portfolio Management training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data enablement strategy.
• Oversee the design and implementation of secure, flexible data infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to data governance policies.

Skills

Data management principles

Data warehousing

Data architecture

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Honours degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science or similar

Tools

Cloud analytical technologies

Qlik Sense

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit

Responsible for strategically building, managing and leveraging Vodacom’s data assets while maintaining the right balance between data risk and innovation. This leadership position involves synchronizing data across the organization, recognising that data is at the core of every application, process, and business decision. Our overarching goal is to harness data to enhance customer experiences, foster innovation, and support business objectives. Collaboration with various departments is essential to align data initiatives with business goals and to advance digital transformation through data enablement. Expected to establish repeatable and scalable data solutions. Accountable for adherence to data governance policies, regulatory data requirements and overall responsible use of data.

Your responsibilities will include

• Data Strategy – Develop and execute a comprehensive data enablement strategy with IT aligned with the company's strategic objectives and commercial initiatives.
• Data Architecture – Oversee the design and implementation of robust, secure, flexible and cost effective data infrastructure.
• Data Management – Create valuable, high quality data assets easily accessible in data platforms or self service, secure reporting applications.
• Data Governance – Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data is secure, protected and of high quality.
• KPI Governance – Develop and document clear KPI definitions for the business, ensuring well governed and easily accessible to ensure standard adoption across the business.
• Performance Reporting – Develop advance performance reporting through the digitalisation and use of predictive and mathematical tooling.
• Data Literacy – Develop and implement initiatives to enhance data literacy across the organisation, including documentation, training sessions and feedback loops in relation to data warehouse data assets and Qlik Sense reporting tools.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• Honours degree in Accounting, Finance, Compter Science, Data Science or similar degree
• Excellent knowledge of data management principals, data warehousing and data lake concepts
• Knowledge of or executive certifications in cloud analytical technologies
• Comfortable working in Agile with formal Lean Portfolio Management training

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Leadership – Ability to lead and mentor teams across geographies, setting annual goals, managing quarterly delivery and advancing the skillset of the team.
• Stakeholder Management – Proactive collaboration and stakeholder management specifically with Big Data and Commercial.
• Analytical – Ability to understand business challenges and set direction fo insights team do deliver actionable insights and to partner with Big Data & CVM to ensure alignment.
• Financial – Understanding of financial accounting principals to support the build of data assets that are aligned and reconcile to financial reporting.
• Technical – Expertise in data management and analytic tooling, with knowledge of emerging and cloud technologies in the field.
• Agile – Ability to lead D&A and IT teams using Agile and prioritising demand and resource allocation on business value.
• Transformation – Track record in implementations of complex Data Driven Initiatives, balancing multiple concurrent projects across business units.

Closing date for Applications: 26 January 2026

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.