TRAFFIC Western Cape

Lead Enterprise Data Architect for AI & Analytics

Saratoga

Job Description

A leading software and consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Data Architect to own the enterprise data architecture and drive innovation. This role will lead efforts to modernize the data landscape, overseeing data pipelines, quality, and governance. The ideal candidate has proven experience in data architecture and engineering, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Microsoft's data stack. Benefits include competitive pay, mentorship, and 20 days of annual leave.

About This Role

Career insights for Database Architects positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,300/month
R15,695 to R38,292/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Reading Comprehension Systems Analysis
Common Technologies
Amazon DynamoDB Elasticsearch (now Elastic) MongoDB Atlas Apache Hive Blackboard Learn IBM Db2 Django Angular

Job Overview

Date Posted
06 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Database Architects Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,300/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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