339 Data Management Practices jobs in South Africa

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today's challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing
Business Transformation
team you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You'll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. These not only address today's challenges but also lay the groundwork for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that encourages contributions beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do

• Working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients businesses, including processes, governance, data and technologies
• Lead our clients and teams on their data journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for data, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives, aligned to business objectives
• Ability to drive data governance framework design and facilitate policies and procedures development in line to meet the strategic and regulatory objectives of our clients related to data governance, data management, data quality, data risk management, and data privacy and security
• Collaborate seamlessly with key senior stakeholders, including business, IT teams and data owners to identify data needs
• Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of client's challenges
• Drive data culture and data adoption programs for clients who struggle with firmwide understanding of data ROI
• Establish KPIs related to data quality and data risk, controls, and remediation plans
• Develop roadmaps to developing data assets and data commercialization
• Drive program/project management activities including status reporting or maintain RAID logs, and able to conduct scrum meetings for defect / development management
• Support CrossCountry leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, and organizational development

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of relevant experience and track recording delivering transformation programs into CDO, CTO, COO, CFO, and/or CRO organizations
• Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suites executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps
• Up-to-date on latest industry trends in industry trends and best practices in data strategy and governance
• Knowledge of industries, including investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management
• Proven leadership roles with strong communication and presentation skills
• Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Collibra, OvalEdge, Atlan, Talend, SAP Master, BigID, OneTrust
• Experience in tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or similar discipline

Benefits Summary
The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.

Business Unit: Discovery Health

Function: Strategy

Date: 10 Sept 2025

About Discovery

About Discovery Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Health Digital

This position is within the Discovery Health Digital Product team, working to optimize the use and integration of digital health and telehealth solutions within the healthcare landscape. The primary objective of the role is to ensure the seamless implementation, operation, and enhancement of digital and analytics solutions in the company's digital health platform to support the delivery of delivering efficient, high-quality patient care.

Job Purpose

To assist in both data products for the health digital platform as well as the overall digital product strategy, including product conceptualization and implementation. A strategist and visionary who sets/influences the direction and DNA of the product, the successful candidate will lead a portfolio of initiatives with a focus on the definition of the data strategy for the digital health platform, as well as the subsequent innovation, growth and commercialization of it. The role will be responsible for the development and management of the digital data portfolio roadmap based on adopted strategies and is inherently cross functional, demanding successful collaboration between engineering, product design, marketing, servicing, and other business functions to achieve alignment and successful execution of the strategy. The successful result of this synthesis of various tech and capabilities is the manifestation of intelligent digital products that our customers will strongly engage with.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to;

• Develop and articulate a clear vision, strategy and roadmap for the data and analytics workstream of the digital health platform.
• Oversee the lifecycle from concept to launch, including development and deployment.
• Agreeing value to be delivered by the roadmap and measuring delivered value, to ensure cost-effectiveness of the solutions implemented.
• Over and above the data-based solutions contribute to the development of the overall digital health platform strategy, focusing on engagement, innovation, growth and commercialization of the platform.
• Spearhead the research and analysis on both internal data products and as well as external data solutions in the market, identifying and sharing opportunities that lead to growth and innovation of the digital health platform.
• Guide a team of data-related resources to create, enhance, measure, and continuously improve the data products critical to success of the digital health platform.
• Ensure that the team is engaged, has clarity in terms of the deliverables and is consistently energized to deliver on these timely.
• Collaborate with various functions to align and execute data strategies in the digital health platform and ensure that the right level of creativity, experience, guidance, and support is provided in delivering these products to market.
• Work closely with users of the product to incorporate feedback into continuous development.
• Ensuring experimentation is at the heart of all development.
• Regularly engage with senior executive / C-level stakeholders to ensure that strategic objectives are achieved, relevant success metrics defined/refined and that the business case prevails.
• Adequately update and report into the relevant Excos, Steercom and internal committees.

Job Requirements

Experience

• 5-7 years of Data and Digital Product Management experience in complex/matrix environments managing complex digital product development and implementations across cross-functional team/s of Product Managers, Product Owners, UX designers, Architects, Business Analysts, Developers
• Experience in data science, with a track record of successful delivery of data science projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Education

• BSc. Computer Science, Data science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field
• Outstanding academic qualifications

Preferred

• Post-graduate degree in any of the above fields or MBA (advantageous)

Technical Skills or Knowledge

Required

• Product Management experience in complex/matrix environments managing complex digital product development and implementations across cross-functional team/s of Product Managers, Product Owners, UX designers, Architects, Business Analysts, Developers.
• Understanding of SDLC and extensive experience in delivery of integrated solutions of meaningful scale.
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, GCP and Azure
• Experience with AI models such as GPT, Llama, Gemini, etc
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Lead Developer

3 Months Renewable Contract

Available Immediately

Banking

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled
Lead Developer
with strong expertise in
data architecture, data engineering, data modelling, and SQL
to join our team in the banking sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions while providing technical leadership and mentorship to a junior team of developers and analysts. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and the ability to guide and upskill a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of
  robust data architectures
  to support banking applications and analytics.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain
  ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes
  .
• Drive the design and enforcement of
  data modelling standards
  to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalability across systems.
• Write efficient and optimized
  SQL queries
  , stored procedures, and database scripts for complex data processing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure data solutions are compliant with
  regulatory, governance, and security requirements
  in the banking sector.
• Provide
  hands-on technical leadership
  , code reviews, and best practices to elevate the technical quality of deliverables.
• Mentor, coach, and upskill a junior team of developers and analysts, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in
  data engineering and architecture
  .

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and
  mentorship abilities
  , with proven experience developing junior talent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a
  regulated and fast-paced banking environment
  .

Technical Requirements

• Proven expertise in
  SQL development
  (query optimization, stored procedures, performance tuning).
• Strong knowledge of
  data architecture and data modelling principles
  (relational, dimensional, and NoSQL).
• Experience with
  data engineering frameworks
  and technologies (e.g., Python, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or similar).
• Experience designing and managing
  data warehouses and/or data lakes
  (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in
  ETL/ELT design and implementation
  .
• Familiarity with
  cloud platforms
  (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
• Strong understanding of
  data governance, data quality, and security practices
  within financial services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's advantageous).
• 8+ years of experience in
  data engineering, data architecture, and SQL development
  .
• 3+ years in a
  leadership or senior developer role
  , with mentorship experience.
• Prior experience in the
  banking or financial services sector
  is strongly preferred.

Location

City of Ekurhuleni

Remuneration

R 957,408 to R 1,313,316 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)

Assignment Type

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Technology and Engineering or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• TOGAF / SABSA Certification
• 5 years' experience in application architecture, solution architecture design including: strategic, tactical and operational thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management; developing and management of application architecture artefacts; established a tract record of managing ICT staff and ICT services; and demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects
• A valid driver's license

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and analyse software projects. Create new applications or improve existing applications, run software tests, develop product prototypes and create technical documents and manuals relating to application development. Evaluate application technologies and make recommendations for best uses for the City. Ensure compliance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture as defined by the City. Train other team members in areas of programming and software development
• Provide input to strategic capability and leadership to ensure alignment with the City's and ICT strategy
• Ensure effective operational processes to ensure effective and efficient execution of assigned tasks related to the delivery of architecture projects and thereby contribute towards the achievement of performance goals by the Department
• Perform governance and risk management functions by maintaining compliance with policies and procedures to ensure promotion of good governance, compliance with applicable legislative and policy prescripts and effective and efficient management of risks by the Department
• Manage effective financial processes by performing assessment of the potential of emerging technologies and innovation ideas to contribute towards prudent financial management by the Department at large
• Ensure customer service orientation to promote people centered and efficient service delivery by the Department in line with the Batho Pele principles

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The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

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Purpose

We are inviting skilled Data Analysts, Quality Managers, and Marketing Analysts to register their profiles with us for future opportunities. By joining our Talent Pipeline, you may be considered for upcoming projects and positions aligned with your expertise.

Pipeline Positions:

• Data Analyst
• Quality Manager
• Marketing Analyst

Requirements:

• Relevant Degree / Diploma in your respective field (e.g., Data Analytics, Quality Management, Marketing, Business, or related disciplines)
• Proven experience in your area of expertise
• Must have experience in project management or within a consulting firm
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret data, monitor quality standards, or provide marketing insights depending on your specialization

Why Register?

• Be considered for upcoming roles aligned to your skillset
• Gain visibility with our recruitment team for future projects
• Build a career in an organisation committed to innovation, quality, and data-driven decision-making

Disclaimer: This is a talent pool advertisement intended to build a database of potential candidates for future opportunities. Please note that submitting your CV does not guarantee immediate placement or response. Only candidates whose skills and experience align with specific role requirements will be contacted for screening and interviews. All applications will be treated confidentially and in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere—from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow. We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.

At SUSE, we are committed to leveraging data to drive business growth and innovation. We are looking for a Data Quality Expert to lead the development and execution of our enterprise data quality framework, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across the organization. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, data owners, and executive stakeholders to embed data quality best practices, governance, and monitoring into SUSE’s data ecosystem. This position is ideal for a data leader who excels in building scalable data quality processes, shaping enterprise-wide standards, and driving business impact through high-quality data. The role sits within the Enterprise Data Management Team, reporting into the Head of Data Strategy, Governance and Analytics who is Dublin based. Positions can be hybrid or remote.

• Define and implement a scalable, company-wide data quality framework, aligning with data governance and business priorities.
• Establish KPIs and measurement standards to track data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across critical data assets.
• Work closely with data owners, stewards, engineering teams, and business leaders to embed data quality processes in enterprise data management practices.
• Partner with IT and analytics teams to integrate data quality validation checks, anomaly detection, and remediation workflows in BI and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Salesforce Analytics).
• Lead efforts to increase data quality literacy, ensuring stakeholders understand the business impact of poor data quality and their role in maintaining high standards.
• Conduct hands-on data analysis, profiling, and validation to assess and improve data quality when needed.
• Align data quality initiatives with regulatory requirements, internal compliance policies, and industry best practices.
• Identify patterns in data issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions to prevent recurring data quality problems.
• Evaluate and recommend data quality tools, working with IT teams to integrate automation and AI-driven data quality solutions.
• Deliver clear insights on data quality health through dashboards, reports, and executive briefings.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on data-driven environments.
• Proven experience in data quality management, data governance, or data strategy roles in enterprise environments.
• Experience in designing and developing BI solutions, including data modelling, reports, and dashboards using Power BI or other reporting platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data quality frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., data profiling, DQ dimensions, root cause analysis).
• Experience implementing data quality tools and technologies (e.g., data catalog solutions, data observability platforms, SQL-based data validation).
• Proficient in SQL with experience querying and manipulating data within a data warehouse environment to identify, analyze, and resolve data quality issues independently.
• Familiarity with data governance models and experience working within governance programs.
• Solid understanding of data management principles, metadata management, and data lineage tracking.
• Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level, balancing high-level planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives, business leaders, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data issues and drive strategic resolutions.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, technology, SaaS) is a plus.

• A meticulous approach to data accuracy, completeness, and governance.
• Skilled at working cross-functionally, breaking down silos, and securing buy-in from senior leaders.
• Always seeking opportunities to improve data processes and quality rather than just identifying issues.
• Comfortable driving cultural change and educating teams on data quality best practices.
• Ability to translate technical data quality concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind.

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!

We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.

• Choice
• Innovation
• Trust
• Community

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Software Development

Our client a leader in the gaming industry is seeking an experienced Data Quality Analyst to join their team based in Johannesburg.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree or similar relevant qualifications
• Verbal and written English Skills
• Numeracy skills (NQF 4)
• Computer literacy (NQF 4)
• 5 years in a gaming or data role
• Experience and broad knowledge of gaming operations and processes
• Sound knowledge of gaming systems and understanding of all gaming business processes, including casino admin and cash desk
• Experience in a Casino environment would be advantageous.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promote and enforce effective data and information management practices across the Group.
• Support the Data Governance Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Group’s Data Governance Program.
• Contribute to the design, enhancement, and enforcement of data policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and high-quality data management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of SOP alignment, compliance requirements, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation principles.
• Perform data profiling, validation, and quality assessments to identify inconsistencies, gaps, and inaccuracies across systems and datasets.
• Monitor, report, and track data quality metrics to ensure ongoing adherence to governance standards and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support root-cause analysis and issue resolution, collaborating with IT and business teams to implement corrective and preventative actions for data quality issues.
• Stay up to date with technological advancements and industry best practices in data quality and data management.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to support education, awareness, and adoption of data governance principles.
• Work independently or within a team environment to deliver high-quality, accurate, and consistent results.

Our client a leader in the gaming industry is seeking an experienced Data Quality Analyst to join their team based in Johannesburg.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree or similar relevant qualifications
• Verbal and written English Skills
• Numeracy skills (NQF 4)
• Computer literacy (NQF 4)
• 5 years in a gaming or data role
• Experience and broad knowledge of gaming operations and processes
• Sound knowledge of gaming systems and understanding of all gaming business processes, including casino admin and cash desk
• Experience in a Casino environment would be advantageous.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Promote and enforce effective data and information management practices across the Group.
• Support the Data Governance Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Group’s Data Governance Program.
• Contribute to the design, enhancement, and enforcement of data policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and high-quality data management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of SOP alignment, compliance requirements, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation principles.
• Perform data profiling, validation, and quality assessments to identify inconsistencies, gaps, and inaccuracies across systems and datasets.
• Monitor, report, and track data quality metrics to ensure ongoing adherence to governance standards and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support root-cause analysis and issue resolution, collaborating with IT and business teams to implement corrective and preventative actions for data quality issues.
• Stay up to date with technological advancements and industry best practices in data quality and data management.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to support education, awareness, and adoption of data governance principles.
• Work independently or within a team environment to deliver high-quality, accurate, and consistent results.

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

To provide oversight and technical support to THC data capturers through facility level supervision and support visits (e.g. visit a facility once every two months), capacity building and data quality assurance (e.g. apply data verification tool every second visit to a facility and leave facility with an action plan). To support the flow of facility level data for accurate and timeous weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting.

• NQF level 6 or equivalent qualification in data management or statistics, health, public health, social sciences, information technology, or related field will be an advantage
• At least 3 years' experience in data quality management, verification, conducting routine data quality assessments (RDQA) or data quality audits
• Experience in working on donor-funded projects is desirable
• Good understanding and experience in using one of the following NDoH information management systems (District Health Information System (DHIS), TIER.Net, Electronic Drug Resistance Register (EDRWEB), and/ Patient Record and Health Management Information System (PREHIMS) or Primary Health Care Information System (PHCIS), will be an added advantage
• Valid driver's licence and be willing to travel
• Clear criminal record

• Provide guidance to facility and community staff, relating to the effective ways to implement and adhere to the six key stages of data management
• Work with the M&E officers to develop and implement data quality assessment tools
• Conduct regular data verification visits, including detailed checking of reported data against source documents
• Ensure that data management systems and procedures are in place, implemented and adhered to
• Oversee TB project data management reports, as well as participate in data review meetings
• Conduct routine data quality assessments (RDQA) / data quality audits
• Write professional reports and provide feedback on data quality issues detected.
• Perform basic data analysis with the view to provide recommendations on improvement of data quality measures and controls
• Supervise data capturers within the sub-district to ensure that the data captured is valid, complete and has integrity
• Promote data usage for continuous quality improvement through feedback, training and capacity building activities
• Assist data capturers, facility and community staff, to develop data quality management plan (DQMP) to maintain data quality standards