Job Description
To create and drive the data engineering strategy and manages the data engineering practice for the Business. Responsible for the data capability including data technology platform and architecture; business intelligence; as well as workforce skills and data engineering practice planning, development and reporting Key to the role is ensuring consistent delivery of optimal data capability aligned to Group. Lead and develop multiple teams focused on the various areas of data engineering and ensures the operational stability and effectiveness of the Business Data Platform.
Hello Future Head of Data Engineering,
Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
As part of our talent team at FNB Private Bank and Wealth Management, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
Are you someone who can:
- Define and implement the data engineering strategy aligned to business and technology objectives
- Lead the design, build, and optimisation of data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to ingest and process structured and unstructured data
- Establish and manage data SLAs across Segment (availability, freshness, quality)
- Define and enforce data engineering standards, patterns, and best practices
- Enable seamless integration between systems through data APIs and pipelines
- Lead and manage a portfolio of Data Engineering teams
You will be an ideal candidate if you:
- Have an NQF level 7 or similar qualification
- Have 15 years of experience in a data role
- Have 5 years' experience in a leadership role
You will have access to:
- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- Challenging Working
- Opportunities to innovate
We can be a match if you are:
- Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
- Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
16/07/26
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
