Data Lead - Hybrid

Summary

Data Lead to shape and lead the organisation’s data environment, ensuring it is robust, efficient, and ready to support future growth.

Position Info

Our client in the Health Care sector has an opportunity for a skilled and forward-thinking Data Lead to take ownership of the organisation’s data infrastructure, cloud environments, and IT services. This pivotal role will ensure that their data ecosystem is secure, scalable, reliable, and future-ready, supporting both operational and analytical needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Analytics and Technology teams to design and maintain data systems that empower decision-making, enhance performance, and enable innovation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Infrastructure & Cloud Management

Own and manage the organisation’s overall data infrastructure and cloud environments.

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure data platforms that meet evolving business requirements.

Oversee data storage, integration, and access strategies across on-premise and cloud systems.

Monitor and optimise infrastructure performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.

Implement and uphold best practices for data governance, integrity, and compliance with relevant standards and legislation (e.g. POPIA, GDPR).

Ensure strong data security protocols are embedded across all systems and services.

Develop and maintain documentation of data architecture, pipelines, and system processes.

Partner closely with Analytics, Technology, and Business teams to deliver a cohesive data strategy.

Support analytics initiatives by ensuring high-quality, accessible, and well-structured data sources.

Serve as a subject matter expert on data architecture, infrastructure, and technology integration.

Lead the continuous improvement of data systems to enhance performance, automation, and resilience.

Evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and architectures aligned with industry best practices.

Oversee system upgrades, migrations, and data-related IT service management.

Qualifications & Experience

Key Competencies

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