Job Description

About the Company:
Our client is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering person-centred health and care. We are looking for a dedicated and innovative Data Architect to join their Data Architecture division at Netcare Sunninghill. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure data structures that support multiple users and business needs.Position Overview:
The Data Architect will report to the Enterprise Data Architect and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the data platform architecture across our client. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, data architecture, and database management, with the ability to design effective database solutions that meet business requirements and industry standards.Key Responsibilities:
Best Practice Research:

• Conduct research on developments and trends in Data Architecture.
• Ensure knowledge of industry standards and best practices, identifying gaps for improvement.

Data Architecture:

• Partner with business and data colleagues to refine requirements and translate them into design documents.
• Ensure all aspects of the data platform are considered, including data management, storage, access, data science, and reporting tools.
• Design and implement database solutions to store and retrieve organizational data.
• Evaluate stakeholder operations, applications, and programming to identify database structural necessities.
• Assess database implementation procedures for compliance with regulations.

Technical Implementation:

• Install and organize information systems to ensure organizational functionality.
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions.
• Monitor system performance through regular tests and troubleshooting.
• Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.

Support and Training:

• Educate staff on SQL-related procedures and software usage.
• Provide support for system issues in a timely manner.

Risk, Data, and Compliance Management:

• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Consider data security in the design and implementation of data solutions.
• Utilize data profiling tools and understand data flows between systems.

Skills Profile:
Education:

• Bachelors Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in data engineering and data architecture.
• Experience with databases and large-scale data management.
• Good understanding of relational databases and organizational systems.
• Project management or consulting experience in cross-functional projects.
• Certifications in big data and cloud infrastructure are advantageous.
• Expertise in software development, data analysis, data structures, algorithms, and distributed computing.
• Understanding of physical database design principles and the system development life cycle.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data profiling tools.
• Familiarity with multi/hybrid cloud environments.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an agile, multi-disciplined environment.
• Solution-focused with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Managerial/Specialist Skills:

• Coaching and development of team members.
• Leading and managing change initiatives.
• Performance development and action-oriented decision making.
• Managing self and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Customer focus and continuous improvement mindset.
• Building relationships and effective teamwork.

Values and Behaviours:

• Commitment to our client's core values: Care, Truth, Dignity, Compassion, and Participation.
• Uphold the clients service standards of respect, identity, dignity, hygiene, compassion, appreciation, and inclusivity.

How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to apply online OR e-mail a detailed CV to .For more information please contact:Marinique Basson

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