168 Data Architects jobs in South Africa
Data Architect
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We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology standards. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in enterprise data architecture, cloud-based solutions, and data governance, backed by relevant industry certifications.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data architecture strategies and frameworks.
- Ensure data models support business requirements, scalability, and security.
- Define and implement data governance, metadata management, and data quality standards.
- Work with stakeholders to align data strategies with organisational objectives.
- Lead the selection and implementation of cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Azure).
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure integration of data architecture within overall enterprise architecture.
- Conduct regular data architecture reviews to ensure compliance with best practices and industry regulations.
- Qualification: Minimum NQF Level 7 in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Commerce, Business, or Engineering.
- Certifications (any of the following required): TOGAF 9, AWS Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBok).
- Experience: More than 7 years’ experience in Data Architecture or related roles.
- More than 7 years’ experience in Data Architecture or related roles.
- Proven ability to design and implement enterprise data models, data integration strategies, and governance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and database technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF).
- Expertise in cloud-based data services (AWS, Azure).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Data Architect
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Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.
We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.
We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.
We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Data Architect to oversee the design, governance, and optimisation of our organisation’s data architecture. This role will blend strategic vision with practical expertise in modern data engineering. The goal is to ensure that our data ecosystem supports advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and real-time decision-making, all while adhering to industry best practices, such as the principles outlined in DAMA-DMBOK.
Roles and responsibilities
- Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture blueprint aligned with business strategy, DAMA-DMBOK principles, and modern data platform best practices.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure data architecture is fully integrated into the overall IT and business architecture.
- Lead the adoption of data modelling standards (conceptual, logical, and physical), including dimensional modelling and data vault methodologies.
- Oversee Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, implementation, and governance across domains such as Customer, Product, and financial data.
- Ensure architectural compliance with data governance policies, security frameworks, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, NDPR, ISO 27001).
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across multi-cloud and hybrid environments (Azure SQL, Google BigQuery, on-prem SQL Server).
- Define integration patterns for batch and streaming data ingestion using tools such as Airbyte, Azure Data Factory, and FiveTran.
- Oversee transformation layer design using Dataform and dbt. Cloud, ensuring version control, testing, and deployment best practices.
- Recommend and implement data storage strategies, including Medallion Architecture, Data Mesh, and Lakehouse patterns.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to provision infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or Pulumi) for data workloads.
- Partner with Data Governance teams to establish and enforce metadata management, data lineage, and business glossary standards.
- Define data quality frameworks and embed automated validation and anomaly detection in ingestion and transformation pipelines.
- Champion data stewardship practices across the business.
- Act as the primary authority on data architecture, advising C-level executives, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
- Mentor senior data engineers, analysts, and modellers on best practices in architecture, modelling, and governance.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align business requirements with architectural design.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, recommending emerging tools and patterns for modern data platforms.
- Continuously optimise cost, performance, and scalability of data platforms.
- Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for innovative data solutions, including AI- driven data management tools.
- 10+ years in data-focused roles, with 3+ years in data architecture or enterprise architecture positions.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- DAMA-DMBOK knowledge required; CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent certification preferred.
- TOGAF, Zachman, or Certified Enterprise Architect certification is an advantage.
- Advanced expertise in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) and MDM frameworks.
- Strong SQL skills with proven experience in Azure SQL, Google BigQuery, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Hands-on experience with:
- Ingestion: Airbyte, Azure Data Factory, Fivetran
- Transformation: Dataform, dbt Cloud
- Processing: Apache Beam/Dataflow, Spark
- Streaming: Kafka, Pub/Sub, Spark Streaming, or Flink
- Strong knowledge of modern data architectures (Medallion, Data Mesh, Lakehouse).
- Familiarity with orchestration tools (Airflow, Cloud Composer, Workflows).
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi).
- Understanding of data security and compliance best practices.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in cloud cost optimisation for data workloads.
- Familiarity with data catalogue tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Data Catalogue.
- Experience in BI integration (Looker, Power BI, Data Studio).
- Exposure to machine learning data pipelines (Vertex AI, MLflow).
Data Stack
- Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Google BigQuery
- ngestion: Airbyte, Fivetran, Azure Data Factory
- Processing & Modelling: Dataform, dbt Cloud, Apache Beam/Dataflow, Spark
- Visualisation: Looker, Data Studio
- Cloud: Azure, Google Cloud Platform
- Orchestration: Airflow, Cloud Composer, Workflows
- IaC: Terraform, Pulumi
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:
A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
Pension fund
Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
Medical Aid
Award winning L&D training
Kuda is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Data Architect – FNB South Africa
Join the forward‑thinking team at FNB as a Data Architect and help design, develop and implement the information and data architecture framework that powers our data platform.
Responsibilities- Design, develop and implement the data architecture framework and principles that align with business objectives.
- Map current, future and transitional data architectures to meet business needs.
- Produce high‑quality data design principles and holistic solutions across business pillars.
- Convert business requirements into data warehouses, data streams and APIs.
- Research and identify new data acquisition opportunities.
- 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence and/or Data Architecture.
- Proven experience as a Data Architect.
- South African banking experience.
- Degree in Information Technology, Informatics or similar.
- Strong SAS and SQL skills.
- Exposure to Teradata and/or AbInitio (advantageous).
- Deep understanding of system landscape and information management.
- Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques and best practices.
- Experience with Master Data Management, Data Warehousing and BI.
- Good understanding of system development and Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman.
- Design efficient solutions to enable rapid deployment of advanced analytical solutions.
- Data modeling and database design to support business requirements.
- Big Data, Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL and cloud platform skills (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Data governance, data integration and ETL expertise.
- Analytics reporting and business intelligence tool proficiency.
- Project management methodology knowledge (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps).
- Curious – driven by a desire to learn more.
- Obsessed with mastery – committed to continual improvement.
- Courageous – willing to think and act differently.
- A team player – builds and leverages networks.
- Emotionally intelligent – high EQ to connect with people.
- Opportunities to network and collaborate.
- Inspiring work environment.
- Work that is challenging and meaningful.
- Space to make a difference.
- Opportunities to innovate.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness centre, gym, crèche and employee wellbeing programmes).
- Professional development resources.
- Generous leave policy.
- Preferential employee banking rates.
- Learning and development encouragement for autonomous growth.
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose to other parties.
#J-18808-LjbffrData Architect
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Join to apply for the Data Architect role at FNB South Africa
To support in the design and development of information and data architecture framework and principles and develop and drive information and data architecture models and data systems within the data platform.
Hello, future Data Architect
Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
This role is within the Direct Axis, IT Business Intelligence team. As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
- Understanding of system landscape
- Knowledge of Information Management
- Understanding of advanced analytics techniques, technologies, standards and best practices as it relates to Information Architecture
- Knowledge of Master Data Management, Data Warehousing (different architectural approaches), BI and Data Engineering.
- Proficient in at least one information management domain and technology (e.g. data security, data modelling, data integration, metadata management, data quality and profiling and records management)
- Understanding of Agile methodologies, frameworks and practices and ability to apply
- Some experience in designing efficient solutions to enable rapid deployment of advanced analytical solutions.
- Have a relevant degree in Computer Science, BCom Information Management Systems, or IT
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar environment is essential
- Proven cloud experience will be advantageous
- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- Challenging Working
- Opportunities to innovate
- Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
- Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
#Post #Direct Axis
Application closing date: 21/10/25
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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