Senior Data Platform & Analytics Lead

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Randburg seeks a seasoned Data Lead to own data capabilities, drive scalable data platforms, and deliver measurable business value. You will lead data engineers and analysts, aligning data strategy with business goals and regulatory requirements.

The role combines hands-on technical leadership with commercial acumen, mentoring teams, and delivering customer-facing data solutions in collaboration with product and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in data science, computer science, engineering, business or related field.
• 10+ years in data-related roles; 5+ years leading data teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of data platforms, pipelines and data models.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and analysts.
• Drive improvements in data architecture, integration frameworks and platform performance.
• Establish and maintain data quality, monitoring and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with business, product and engineering teams to deliver impactful data solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership and continuous improvement within the data team.

Skills

Data leadership

Advanced SQL

Data architecture

ETL/ELT

APIs

Data governance

Stakeholder management

AI/ML awareness

Data monetization

Cloud/on‑prem

Large-scale data products

Customer-facing data products

Education

Relevant degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

Network Finance in Randburg seeks a seasoned Data Lead to own data capabilities, drive scalable data platforms, and deliver measurable business value. You will lead data engineers and analysts, aligning data strategy with business goals and regulatory requirements.

The role combines hands-on technical leadership with commercial acumen, mentoring teams, and delivering customer-facing data solutions in collaboration with product and business stakeholders.