Manager: Data and AI

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG South Africa is seeking an experienced Data Architect/Data Manager to lead the design and delivery of large Azure-based data platforms, BI and analytics solutions for clients. The role emphasizes hands-on architecture, modelling and governance, with a focus on producing scalable data solutions and informed strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will engage with business experts, drive data technology roadmaps, and provide mentorship while ensuring timely, high-quality delivery across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior data role.
• Experience architecting Azure data solutions end-to-end.
• Strong modelling, data governance and architecture skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Azure data platform design across lakes and warehouses.
• Support presales, estimations and proposal writing.
• Stay current with new technologies and guide delivery teams.
• Translate business needs into reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Mentor team members and ensure architectural standards.

Skills

Data architecture

Azure cloud

BI & Analytics

Communication

Team leadership

Presales

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Information Systems degree

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Azure SQL Database

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

Azure Stream Analytics

Power BI

Azure Purview

Data governance

Job description

Job title/position:

Data Architect/ Data Manager

Number Of Positions

2

Function and Business Unit:

Technology and Innovation (Johannesburg or Durban)

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

KPMG is looking for an experienced and talented Data Solution Architect who will help to grow our data delivery team: architecting, designing and implementing large-scale Data Platform, Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics solutions for our clients.

The role is highly technical and requires a robust understanding and hands-on expertise of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, data architecture and modelling concepts. The role also demands strong analytical, problem solving, and planning skills. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills and the motivation to achieve results in a dynamic

Key Responsibilities

• Architecting and overall end-to-end design, deployment, and delivery of Azure Data Platforms, across Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Data Lakehouses, pipelines, BI and Data Analytics solutions
• Presales, estimating and proposal writing, responding to RFPs
• Remaining up to date in new and emerging technologies
• Working with clients to develop data technology strategy and roadmaps, and plan delivery
• Oversight and support of delivery team outputs
• Data modelling, design, and build
• Enforcing technical architecture and documentation standards, policies, and procedures
• Analysing, implementing, and resolving issues with existing Azure Data Platforms
• Working with business experts and customers to understand business needs, and translate business requirements into reporting and data analytics functionality
• Assisting in scoping, estimation, and task planning for assigned projects
• Following the project work plans to meet functionality requirements, project objectives and timelines
• Providing accurate and complete technical architectural documents
• Addressing customer queries and issues in a timely manner
• Providing mentoring and hands on guidance to other team members

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• Minimum of Five years working in a similar senior role
• Experience in designing and implementing Azure Data solutions using services such as:
• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure DevOps
• Azure Stream Analytics
• Microsoft Power BI
• Familiar with Azure Purview
• An understanding of Master Data Management and Data Governance frameworks
• Familiar with development approaches such as CI/CD
• Familiar with Azure DevOps
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member and leader in a diverse technical environment
• Be customer-service oriented
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Willing to travel abroad when required
• Formal training and/or certification on related technologies is highly valued
• Knowledge of Common Data Models/Industry Data Models will be considered an asset
• Experience in OLAP technology and the Microsoft on-premises BI Stack (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS) will be useful but is not compulsory
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products and the Microsoft Power Platform will be considered an asset
• Certification in data engineering, data science or analytics will be considered advantageous

Personal attributes

Self motivated, quick learner, ability to work in diverse teams

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience)

Engineering degrees, Computer Science Degrees, Information Systems Degrees preferable or equivalent work experience