Data Manager

You will be responsible for the development and execution of data architectures, policies, practices and procedures that properly manage the full data lifecycle of the company.

You will lead and coordinate efforts regarding the Data Governance Framework, Data Quality and Data Polices & Standards in collaboration with various business functions/ departments, with an intent to improve the quality and value of core data assets.

Key Duties:

• Lead and contribute towards the Data Governance implementation process, aligned to the Data & Integrity strategic priorities for development of information-based capabilities.
• Provide technical oversight for integration new technology or new initiative into data standards and structure and Implement policies and guidelines for data management.
• Maintain internal data asset library i.e. using technologies such as AXON.
• Provide an organization wide data governance framework, focusing primarily on the improvement of data quality and the protection of sensitive data.
• Provide thought leadership and participate with projects that involve any of the upstream or downstream data flows and processes.
• Manage SLAs for policy fixes.
• Work with business partners to manage data quality and provide scorecards/reports.
• Ensure controls are in place over applications to ensure the data integrity by performing data integrity gap analysis
• Define indicators of performance and quality metrics and ensure compliance with data related policies, standards, roles and responsibilities, and adoption requirements.
• Contribute actively to the management and compliance of core data assets with the applicable policies, legislation and regulations e.g. POPI, GPPR etc.

Qualifications needed:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma
• CDMP and/or CIMP Certified (desirable).
• 8 to 10 years related experience in Planning, Reporting and Performance Management
• Experience in stakeholder management, internally and externally.
• Knowledge in Data Security, IT Data Analysis, Compliance Monitoring, Emerging Technologies and Business Systems Requirements Definition
• Understanding of Data & Information Privacy Laws and Regulations.
• Solid Knowledge of SQL and JIRA.
• Knowledge and understanding of technologies such as IDQ, AXON.
• Provide input for the Data Governance Council.
• Drive the Data Stewards Forum.
• Drive best practice, iterative improvement, and innovation at a strategic deployment level.

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV onto our website [CV’S VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

Candidates will be required to go through a background and vetting process if shortlisted .

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.