6 Data Management jobs in Cape Town
Data Management Practice Lead
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
The Practice Lead for Data Management is responsible for leading the strategic design and operational execution of enterprise data management initiatives. This includes overseeing the development of the data catalog, implementing data quality frameworks, managing role-based security access, designing the data marketplace, and supporting the architecture of the overall data analytics solution
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Data Catalog Development**
+ Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise data catalog.
+ Ensure metadata is accurately captured, maintained, and accessible to stakeholders.
**Data Quality Management**
+ Define and implement data quality metrics and reporting frameworks.
+ Oversee the creation of automated data quality reports and dashboards.
+ Collaborate with data stewards and owners to resolve data quality issues.
**Role-Based Security Access**
+ Design and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) policies across data platforms.
+ Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
**Data Marketplace Design**
+ Lead the design and rollout of a self-service data marketplace.
+ Ensure data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed.
+ Analytics Solution Design Support
+ Collaborate with data architects and engineers to support the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing analytics solutions.
+ Ensure alignment between data management practices and analytics architecture.
**Leadership & Governance**
+ Define and promote data management best practices across the organization.
+ Mentor team members and foster a culture of data literacy and accountability.
+ Participate in data governance councils and strategic planning initiatives.
**Knowledge and Attributes:**
+ Excellent understanding of data modelling, statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
+ Excellent ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
+ Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
+ Strong desire to acquire more knowledge to keep up to speed with the ever-evolving field of data science.
+ Strong curiosity to sift through data to find answers and more insights.
+ Excellent understanding of the information technology industry within a matrixed organization and the typical business problems such organizations face.
+ Excellent ability to translate technical findings clearly and fluently to non-technical team business stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
+ Excellent ability to create a storyline around the data to make it easy to interpret and understand.
+ Self-driven and able to work independently yet acts as a team player.
+ Excellent ability to apply data science principles through a business lens.
+ Strong desire to create strategies and solutions that challenge and expand the thinking of peers and senior leadership teams.
+ Excellent ability to think strategically about how to use data to drive competitive advantages.
+ Excellent management and leadership skills.
**Academic Qualifications and Certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
+ Agile certification preferred.
+ Certifications in data management or governance (e.g., CDMP, DAMA).
+ Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
+ Familiarity with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
**Required experience:**
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
+ 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or enterprise data architecture.
+ Proven experience with:
+ **Data catalog tools** (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
+ **Data quality tools** (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Great Expectations)
+ **RBAC and data security frameworks**
+ **Cloud platforms** (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
+ **Data marketplace concepts and tools**
+ Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and regulatory compliance.
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Senior Data Management Security Engineer
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
The Data Management Security Engineer is responsible for defining and enforcing data security strategies, policies, and controls across the organization's data landscape. This role ensures that data assets are protected against unauthorized access, breaches, and misuse, while enabling secure and compliant data usage across analytics, operations, and digital platforms.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Security Architecture & Strategy**
+ Define and implement data security architecture aligned with enterprise security and data governance frameworks.
+ Lead the design of secure data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, and analytics environments.
**Access Control & Role-Based Security**
+ Develop and manage role-based access control (RBAC) models across data systems.
+ Ensure least-privilege access principles are enforced and regularly reviewed.
**Data Classification & Protection**
+ Oversee data classification initiatives to identify and tag sensitive, confidential, and regulated data.
+ Implement data masking, encryption, and tokenization strategies where appropriate.
**Compliance & Risk Management**
+ Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA).
+ Conduct risk assessments and audits related to data access, usage, and storage.
**Collaboration & Governance**
+ Work closely with data governance, engineering, and legal teams to align security with business and regulatory needs.
+ Participate in data governance councils and security steering committees.
**Monitoring & Incident Response**
+ Define and monitor data access logs and anomaly detection systems.
+ Support incident response teams in investigating and remediating data-related security events.
**Knowledge and Attributes:**
+ Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
+ Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to prevent hacking on a network.
+ Ability to identify and evaluate potential risks and to develop solutions.
+ Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
+ Seasoned familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (for example, NIST, CIS, GDPR).
+ Seasoned proficiency of understanding in network and system architecture, protocols, and security controls.
+ Strong analytical skills to analyze security incidents and assess potential risks.
+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
**Academic Qualifications and Certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or related.
+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/CIPM) or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
+ Cloud security certifications (e.g.,AWS Security Specialty,Azure Security Engineer Associate)
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Junior Data Analyst (Energy Management)
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Minimum requirements and experience:
- BEng or BSc (Mechanical or Electrical or Statistics).
- Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in data analysis.
- A passion for data analysis and BI visualisation.
- Interest and skill in BI visualisations and aesthetic design of technical data.
- Highly skilled in MS Excel.
- Experience with large datasets, data cleaning, aggregation etc will be beneficial.
- Support the Energy Utilities Program reporting and analysis for clients.
- Support the development and maintenance of the software platform.
- Communication and feedback to clients
Clinical Data Management Lead, home-based in South Africa
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+ Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
+ Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
+ Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
+ Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
+ Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
+ Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
+ Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
+ Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
+ Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
+ Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
+ Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
+ Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
+ Independently manage SOW/budget
+ Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
+ Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
+ Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
+ Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
+ Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
+ Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
+ Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent project management skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
+ Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Clinical Data Management Lead, FSP, home-based in South Africa
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**Data Team Lead, home-based**
**You'll be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of data management services for multi-service projects, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. You will direct the team in areas of project planning, execution, financial management, communications and milestone deliverables.**
**Main responsibilities**
**Provide leadership and vision to the team**
**Manage and deliver several large scale, high** **complexity/non-standard** **aspect studies across a range of sponsors and Therapeutic areas**
**Manage sponsors at both Study and Programme Level**
**Manage delivery of areas requiring specific expertise (e.g Process, Finance)**
**Ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables**
**Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements and provide technical expertise**
**Ensure open communications with customer and Quintiles management to manage and meet contractual obligations**
**Provide input for and perform direct negotiations with customer**
**Establish strong communications with Data Operations team, functional leads, project managers and all other stake holders**
**Support DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects**
**Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents**
**Track service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions**
**Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues; work with client data managers, vendors, internal team members for resolution**
**Maintain internal tracking databases and systems**
**Minimum Education & Experience**
**Bachelor's Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field**
**Around 5 years direct Data Management experience, including 3 or more years as a Clinical Data Management project lead is preferred**
**Ability to maintain strong customer relationships**
**Connect to great opportunity**
**#LI-HS1**
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Data Privacy Governance Officer
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Who are we?
Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratize financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture us that of agility and constant deployment, we believe in learning fast, learning cheap and learning forward. Our aim is to provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, at the same time provide compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realize their dreams.
About the role
Join Sanlam Fintech and help shape the future of data privacy in one of Africa's most exciting digital transformation stories.
We're not just protecting data, we're enabling financial inclusion at scale. Sanlam Fintech is democratising financial services across Africa through AI-powered, digital-first solutions that reach millions of previously excluded consumers. As our Data Privacy Governance Officer, you'll be at the intersection of innovation and compliance, ensuring we grow responsibly while breaking new ground in partnerships with banks, media companies and beyond.
This isn't a box-ticking compliance role. This is about building privacy into our DNA as we scale across Africa, leverage AI responsibly, and navigate complex multi-partner ecosystems. If you're excited about solving privacy challenges that don't have a playbook yet, keep reading.
What will you do?
Build Privacy into Everything We Do:
- Design and embed privacy-by-design principles into new products, services and partnerships from day one
- Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify and mitigate risks before they become problems
- Draft and review Data Sharing and Usage Agreements (DSUAs) that enable business innovation while staying compliant
Be the Privacy Guardian Across the Ecosystem:
- Ensure privacy governance structures are effective across all SFT business units and partner organizations
- Manage the end-to-end data breach response process - detection, reporting, and remediation
- Investigate and respond to PAIA requests and data privacy complaints
- Manage correspondence with the Information Regulator on behalf of the Cluster Information Officer
Drive Compliance and Assurance:
- Lead compliance assessments (self-assessments and maturity reviews) to ensure we meet regulatory requirements
- Partner with auditors and compliance functions to scope and execute monitoring programs
- Ensure all business units maintain up-to-date processing registers and data maps
- Turn audit findings into actionable improvements
Champion a Privacy-First Culture:
- Deliver engaging training sessions that make data privacy relevant and accessible for everyone
- Run simulated privacy incident exercises to keep teams sharp and prepared
- Launch and manage communications programs (monthly check-ins, quarterly forums, newsletters)
- Onboard and support Data Privacy Champions, Deputy Information Officers, and Information Officers across the cluster
Navigate Complex Regulatory Landscapes:
- Stay ahead of emerging AI governance and data privacy regulations
- Find innovative ways to enable data processing within regulatory constraints
- Support strategic objectives like cross-sell, upsell, and holistic client experiences - compliantly
What will make you successful in this role?
You're a Strategic Problem-Solver: You don't just spot compliance gaps - you find creative solutions that enable the business to achieve its goals while staying within regulatory boundaries. You understand that privacy and innovation aren't opposites; they're partners.
You're an Excellent Communicator: You can translate complex regulatory requirements into plain language that business stakeholders actually understand and act on. You can influence without authority and build genuine partnerships across teams.
You Think Like a Business Partner, Not a Blocker: You understand the business context and strategic objectives. You're there to enable, not prevent - finding the "how" when others see only obstacles.
You're Comfortable with Complexity: You can navigate a distributed operational environment with multiple legal entities, partners, and regulatory jurisdictions. You see the connections others miss and understand how data flows across boundaries.
You're Proactive and Resilient: Data breaches happen. Regulations change. Partners have different maturity levels. You stay calm under pressure, plan ahead, and continuously improve processes based on lessons learned.
You're a Culture Builder: You know that real privacy protection comes from people, not just policies. You're energised by the challenge of embedding privacy consciousness across an entire organisation through training, engagement, and leading by example.
What you'll need
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Law, MIS, Information Management, or related field
- Certifications such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) would be a significant advantage
Experience:
- 3-5 years in the financial services industry supporting or leading data privacy/regulatory programmes, processes, or practices
- OR experience in a compliance-related role with strong exposure to data privacy
- Experience working across multiple business units or in complex, matrixed environments is highly desirable
Skills & expertise
Essential Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of data privacy regulatory requirements impacting financial services (POPIA, PAIA, LTIA, PPR)
- Knowledge of privacy-by-design principles and Privacy Impact Assessment methodologies
- Understanding of data sharing frameworks and consent management
- Awareness of emerging AI governance and data privacy intersections
Technical Skills:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Analytical thinking - able to assess complex scenarios and identify privacy risks
- Project management - juggling multiple initiatives with competing priorities
- Problem-solving - finding pragmatic solutions to novel privacy challenges
Interpersonal Skills:
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels
- Networking and relationship-building across organizational boundaries
- Training and facilitation skills
Personal Attributes
Decision quality - Contributing through others
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
Optimises work processes - Contributing through others
Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Being resilient - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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