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Team Lead : Information Analyst

Team Lead : Information Analyst

Absa Group LimitedJohannesburg, ZA
20 days ago
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Job title : Team Lead : Information Analyst

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : September 30, 2025

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Job Summary

  • We are seeking a Team Lead : Information Analysis to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and governance of data throughout a major data transformation initiative.
  • This role focuses on mapping data from source systems to target platforms (e.g., data lake), collaborating with business stakeholders to define key data elements, facilitating alignment on terminology and usage, and ensuring adherence to data governance standards and documentation protocols.
  • Job Description

    Education & Qualifications

  • BSc, BCom, BEng, BBusSc or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification / degree in Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline
  • Strong academic foundation in data governance, database management, information management, and business intelligence
  • Understanding and experience with Data Warehouse models
  • Understanding and experience with Enterprise Domain Data Models
  • Required Skills & Experience :

  • 4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data stewardship , preferably in a project delivery context .
  • Proven experience with source-to-target mapping (manual or automated).
  • Familiarity with data lake environments , big data platforms, or cloud-based data solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS, Databricks).
  • Strong understanding of metadata management , data quality , and data modeling concepts.
  • Hands-on experience with data cataloging or lineage tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, Purview).
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to drive consensus across technical and business teams.
  • Proficient in using Excel, SQL, and documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).
  • Strong attention to detail and structured approach to data analysis and documentation.
  • Advantageous :

  • Experience with Agile / Scrum or project-based delivery methodologies .
  • Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, utilities).
  • Background in data migration , data integration , or ETL environments.
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – Associate or Practitioner level (DAMA International).
  • Data Governance & Stewardship training (EDM Council or equivalent).
  • SQL or Data Analytics certification(s)
  • Agile Business Analysis or related business process certification (advantageous).
  • Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and coordinate source-to-target data mapping for ingestion into the data lake or downstream systems.
  • Work closely with business and technical teams to define and document data definitions , business rules, and metadata.
  • Act as the bridge between business SMEs and technical teams to align data requirements with implementation.
  • Facilitate workshops or stakeholder meetings to gain consensus on data element definitions and standards.
  • Enforce data standards, naming conventions, and quality rules throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain and update data documentation , including data dictionaries, glossaries, and lineage records.
  • Support data profiling and quality assessments to validate mappings and source data integrity.
  • Identify and resolve data quality issues in collaboration with business and IT teams.
  • Support UAT and validation processes by ensuring mapped data meets business expectations.
  • Managing a team :

  • Oversee consultants with task assignments
  • Managing permanent employees
  • Involve in PI planning
  • Success Metrics :

  • Accurate and complete source-to-target mappings delivered on time.
  • Business-aligned and approved data definitions and glossaries.
  • Documented data lineage and traceability from source to target.
  • High data quality scores in validation checks.
  • Positive feedback from business and technical stakeholders on collaboration and clarity.
  • Education

  • Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Data Science, Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Information Technology
  • End Date : September 12, 2025

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