Join a leading provider of high-speed fibre solutions and be part of the team that drives innovation in the telecommunications industry. They are in need for a Lead Data Architect with solid GraphDB experience who will be the custodian of the data infrastructure . You will play a critical role in driving the data architecture and strategy across the organization as well as be responsible for creating and maintaining data models, data governance frameworks, and strategies that align with the business''s long-term goals. What you will get involved in: Define and manage the overall enterprise data architecture goals and technical strategies Develop and enforce data standards, best practices, and frameworks for data management, storage, integration, and security. Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms, databases, and systems. Lead the establishment of data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, and quality initiatives. Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, systems & business intelligence to ensure data systems meet business needs What experience you need: A bachelors or masters degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or related field 6 years of experience in data architecture, data management, or related fields, with at least 3years in an enterprise-level role. Proven experience within large-scale data architectures, including relational, non-relational & Graph databases (GraphDB a must) Strong knowledge of data modelling, data governance, data quality, and metadata management Good knowledge of cloud-based platforms Proficiency in data architecture tools Experience with AI/ML data models and frameworks. Experience with data integration tools and big data technologies Expertise in database management systems (e.g., SQL, MySQL, GraphDB, MongoDB, PostGIS). Reference Number for this position is MAT59808 this is a Permanent position in Centurion, offering a salary of R1mil to R1.4mil CTC salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Mavis on mavism