Data Team Lead

Recruiter:

Prosperitas Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000095/TH

Date posted:

Friday, May 15, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R900 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A leading development company in the financial services space is looking for an experienced Data Team Lead to join their growing technology division. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about data engineering, analytics, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, analysts, and BI developers
Drive the design, development, and optimisation of scalable data platforms and pipelines
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions
Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance standards are maintained
Oversee reporting, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives
Support strategic decision-making through actionable insights and performance metrics
Manage project delivery timelines and technical roadmaps

Requirements:

8+ years’ experience in data engineering, analytics, or related fields
Previous experience leading or managing technical data teams
Strong SQL and database management skills
Experience with cloud platforms and modern data stack technologies
Proficiency in Python, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
Exposure to BI and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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