There is a great opportunity for you to make a difference at the only business of its kind in the country As the Head of Data Engineering you will be responsible for leading a core team of high performing data engineers along with building out the data engineering competency, spanning focus of data governance, compliance, architecture and delivery. You will be a key member of the Technology Management team contributing to the execution of the technology strategy. Data Engineering Leadership: Build, lead and mentor a high performing Data Engineering team. Direct line management of Data Engineers, Architects, Governance and Compliance personnel. Drive quality throughout the systems development lifecycle, ensuring that data engineering principles and best practices are being adhered to resulting in scalable solutions that meet security, performance and programming standards. Contribute as a key member of the Technology Management team collaborating with all members to ensure that we deliver a world class experience to our customers. Strategic Planning and Delivery: Articulation and delivery of a data strategy which considers the factors of people, process and technology aligned to our technology and business strategies. Development of an architectural roadmap that aligns to these strategies and shows a clear evolution of our platforms and technology. Research and implement new software technologies that benefit our customers and give us a competitive edge. Partner with business stakeholders to understand their data needs. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to deliver against all agreed roadmaps. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support the organisation's data needs. Report on team activities, and ensure accurate planning and time estimation of data engineering work Manage budgets and capacity to support delivery. Manage key third party suppliers ensuring they are performing and delivering to SLO's and SLA's. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Stay abreast of relevant data privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring the organisation's data practices remain compliant. Develop and maintain policies and procedures for data handling, access controls, and data retention in accordance with regulatory requirements. Work closely with legal and compliance teams to address any data privacy or security issues and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices. Data Governance: Establish and maintain a framework for data governance, including data quality standards, metadata management, and data classification. Define roles and responsibilities for data stewardship and ensure accountability for data management practices throughout the organisation. Implement tools and processes to monitor and enforce compliance with data governance policies and standards. Degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or equivalent). Masters an added bonus 8 years proven data engineering experience, deep understanding of data management principles, data architecture and ELT processes with hands-on experience in building and managing data pipelines utilising continuous integration. 3 years experience in a leadership role overseeing data engineering, compliance, and governance functions within a technology-driven organisation (advantageous) In depth experience of building and supporting high performing/scaling cloud based data platforms Proven track record of leading successful migrations of key components within the data stack, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance. Experience in deploying operational embedded data products for business process efficiencies through data activation and ML Ops Demonstrated experience collaborating with embedded analysts through data mesh or lakehouse architecture, ensuring analyst empowerment while maintaining standards R130k to R150k pm Apply Now

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