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An MS Fabric Architect is needed in Pretoria through Watershed Consulting. This contract, intermediate role is a senior-level architecture opportunity for a data leader with 16 to 18 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms.
About the company and the work
Watershed Consulting is a recruitment company offering placement opportunities in Banking, Finance, Call Centre, Information Communication and Technology (ICT), and related sectors. It says it goes beyond traditional recruitment by finding the best fit between candidate and job, with expertise in compensation, benefits, job evaluation and competency profiling. In this role, the architect will lead enterprise data platform design on Microsoft Fabric, working with OneLake and Power BI and guiding migration and modernisation work.
Role details
- MS Fabric Architect in Pretoria, listed as Contract and Intermediate.
- Posted 26 October 2026, expires in 7 days.
- Job number 2645565.
- The advert lists R1000.00 – R10001.00 per hour; this figure appears to be a placeholder, so confirm the rate on the original advert.
The work includes enterprise data governance, metadata management, data cataloguing and data quality frameworks, Azure Data Platform services, Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD automation, cloud migrations, capacity planning and performance optimisation, architecture reviews, and evaluating emerging Microsoft Fabric capabilities.
Requirements
- 16 to 18 years of relevant experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Power BI, and modern data engineering practices.
- Strong background in enterprise data governance, metadata management, data cataloguing, and data quality frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform services, Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD automation, and cloud migrations.
- Deep SQL and data modelling expertise, and experience with capacity planning and performance optimisation.
- Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and leadership skills, including experience driving cross-functional programmes.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Preferred: Microsoft Fabric certification(s), and Azure Data Engineer or Azure Solutions Architect certifications, as stated in the advert.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which opens the original Watershed Consulting advert, and do not share passwords or banking details with anyone claiming to offer the role.
Practical tips
- Lead with enterprise data platform architecture and your 16 to 18 years of platform design and implementation experience.
- Show Microsoft Fabric, OneLake and Power BI work, plus governance, metadata and data quality frameworks you have led.
- Highlight Azure Data Platform services, DevOps, Git, CI/CD automation and cloud migration experience.
- Mention capacity planning, performance optimisation, architecture reviews and senior stakeholder leadership.
- Apply promptly, as the advert expires in 7 days.
How the process works
After you apply through the original advert, Watershed Consulting reviews applications and contacts suitable candidates. Keep a copy of your application and note job number 2645565.
Important information
This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source. The listed hourly figure appears to be a placeholder, so confirm the rate and contract terms on the original advert before accepting an offer. Never pay a fee to apply for a job.
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