Job Description

PPO Serve

is seeking a skilled Data Lead to own and manage the organisation's data infrastructure, cloud environments, and IT services. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and reliable data platforms that meet both operational and analytical needs. Working closely with the Analytics and Technology teams, the Data Lead will ensure that PPO Serve's data ecosystem is robust, efficient, and future ready, enabling the organisation to deliver on its mission of transforming healthcare through actionable insights and reliable technology.

YOU MUST BE:

Organised, diligent, logical, process orientated, proactive, socially conscious, responsible, work hard and smart to achieve deadlines and client needs.

YOU MUST WANT TO:

Add value to the team by delivering exceptional work. Be inquisitive, ask questions, THINK and challenge your teammates. Make a difference. Help us to change the health care system.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO:

Learn quickly, work fast, think big, deliver precisely, iterate, be lean, and prove yourself. Ideally you dream about data all the time and think about how data can be used as a catalyst for real change. Be completely comfortable with data pipelines and agile principles. You can take raw data, design data pipelines, and aid us in driving of the vision of making health care more affordable to all South Africans. Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Have strong planning, organizing and time management skills. Be able to work independently as well as be a team player. Be able to multi-task effectively. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Be self-motivated, by taking an interest in the job, and obtaining satisfaction from the achievement of a job well done.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO:

Design, implement, and govern data architecture across the business. Oversee cloud platforms, ensuring optimisation for cost, performance, and security. Manage data pipelines, integrations, and storage solutions. Ensure IT services provide responsive and reliable support to business users. Collaborate with the Analytics Lead to ensure data availability and usability. Define and enforce data management policies and standards. Manage and coach Cloud Engineer, Data Engineer, BI Developer, and IT Services staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience 8+ years in data engineering or infrastructure roles. Proven experience managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Track record of designing and maintaining enterprise data systems.

Skills and Attributes

Deep technical knowledge in cloud and data architecture. Excellent problem-solving and design capability. Collaborative leadership and cross-team coordination.

Advantageous

Experience in healthcare IT operations. Certification in cloud technologies.

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity to make a significant impact on real-world healthcare challenges. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and data-driven culture. Competitive market-related salary, comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning with cutting-edge technologies. A commitment to work-life balance and a supportive team environment.

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Job Type: Temp to perm

Work Location: In person