Head of Data & AI Platform Leadership

Kaelo; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaelo is seeking a Head of Data to drive data strategy and delivery across architecture, engineering, and governance. You will own end-to-end data initiatives, build scalable platforms, and enable AI and analytics while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong data governance.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with executives, and a focus on measurable business value, risk reduction, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex data platforms and pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of data architectures and governance.
• Proven ability to lead data initiatives end-to-end.
• Experience with cloud-based data warehouses and lakes.
• Knowledge of DataOps, security, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own data projects from initiation to handover and benefits delivery.
• Design and deliver scalable data architectures and platforms.
• Enable AI, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure data governance, security, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Engineering

ETL/ELT Development

Data Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Delivery Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related

Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud) advantageous

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

SQL

Job description

Kaelo is seeking a Head of Data to drive data strategy and delivery across architecture, engineering, and governance. You will own end-to-end data initiatives, build scalable platforms, and enable AI and analytics while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong data governance.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with executives, and a focus on measurable business value, risk reduction, and cost efficiency.