A position has become available for a Data Architect to join our dynamic team. The purpose of the Data Architect role is to lead the data architecture strategy and ensure our systems support cutting-edge business intelligence and analytics. The incumbent must drive innovation in data management, define industry-leading reference architecture, and design robust database solutions. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Monitors, processes and maintains all master data cleansing requests.Leverage technologies to improve data management processes & drive success.Define & implement the strategy around data governance, data privacy & security.Defining reference architecture.Design & implement effective database solutions & models to store and retrieve company data.Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating client operations, applications, and programming.Assess database implementation procedures to ensure compliance.Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions.Monitor the system performance.Manage the data engineers on both the SAP BW and Microsoft Fabric teams.Contribute to the overall data platform strategy, road-mapping, data product delivery, information security and compliance.Identify areas of innovation in data tools and techniques, and recognise appropriate timing for adoption.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data & Analytics Management, Information Services, or related discipline.At least 7 years' experience within a data environment.Demonstrated ability with both Microsoft Fabric and SAP Business Warehouse.A proven track record in managing multiple business demands.Proven experience working with and co-ordinating multi-business stakeholders and business owners in a retail environment.Good working knowledge of SAP modules including Finance, Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Plant Maintenance.Proficiency in database management and design, data modelling and design and metadata management.Extensive knowledge of BI and analytics tools and platforms The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements: A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity.Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner.An innovative thinker and ability to solve complex problems.Must be collaborative, influential, and rational.Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills.Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail.Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve result. Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly. "Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the "Act". The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will.If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application.In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties.You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary.You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at ****** , if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information. By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information."
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