Group Data Governance Manager

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000863/KM

Date posted:

Friday, January 23, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) sector is seeking a Group Data Governance Manager on a contract duration of 12 months.

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

As a Data Governance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Data Governance Policy across Group. This role requires advanced stakeholder management skills, as you will collaborate with various markets and business units to understand their data governance processes and recommend improvements where identified. This role will work closely with various departments to identify data-related challenges, develop governance policies and standards, and drive data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with functional data owners, data stewards, and data champions throughout the business to drive compliance and address data quality issues within each data domain. Your efforts will be crucial in maintaining high standards of data integrity, ultimately supporting strategic objectives.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Educational background - Degree/diploma in computer science, digital transformation, finance or related degree/diploma.
Professional experience - 8 - 10 years of working experience. Experience in data governance is highly advantageous.
Project Management: - Demonstrated success in managing and coordinating projects involving diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Data Visualization - Experience with Qlik Sense is required. Ability to create insightful data visualizations and reports to support data governance initiatives.
Technical Proficiency - Experience in Abinitio as data governance tool is beneficial
Industry Knowledge - Prior experience in the telecommunications sector is a significant advantage.

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