Solutions Architect (Data Governance)

iOCO Pty LtdCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5 days ago

Job description

At iOCO, we are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect (Data Governance) to lead the design, implementation, and management of data governance strategies, frameworks, and policies across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that data is well-managed, secure, compliant, and leveraged effectively to support business goals and data-driven decision-making.

What you’ll do :

Governance and Policy Development :

Enable effective data governance through the application of relevant data legislation, standards, and policies.

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Data Governance Practice Notes and related documentation.

Advance the organisation’s Data Governance Maturity Model, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with best practices.

Collaboration and Coordination :

Facilitate inter- and intra-organisational collaboration to promote cohesive data management and governance practices.

Participate in Data Governance Forums and strategic discussions to align initiatives across departments and stakeholders.

Collaborate with business, IT, and analytics teams to ensure governance principles are integrated into all data-related activities.

Data Sharing and Strategy :

Establish and manage data sharing arrangements and subscriptions between internal and external stakeholders.

Shape and implement a data ecosystem that supports the organisation’s data development strategy.

Define and enforce data norms, standards, and classification frameworks to ensure consistent data quality and usage.

Data Landscape and Access Management :

Improve how the organisation collects, uses, manages, and publishes data across multiple platforms.

Develop and maintain advanced data access management solutions, enabling secure and efficient access to data.

Enhance data portals and platforms to support interactive data exploration, visualization, and analytics for business users.

Your Expertise :

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Data Architecture or IT Architecture roles.

Experience working and consulting within an Enterprise Organisation (more than 1000 users).

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in

Platform and / or Cloud Architecture Solutions.

ICT solutions and custom development projects.

Qualifications :

A Degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Core Competencies

Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, policies, and legislative requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).

Deep understanding of data architecture principles, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.

Proven ability to develop and implement data strategies that balance business value with compliance and security.

Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, policy drafting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience with data integration, analytics platforms, and data lifecycle management.

Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

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