Information Governance Specialist

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB006959/VDK

Date posted:

Monday, October 6, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client, a highly respected company in the financial services industry, is seeking an experienced Information Governance Specialist for a two-year contract role.

This is a strategic opportunity to lead the design and implementation of governance frameworks that ensure secure, compliant, and value-driven information use across a complex organisation.

You will play a key role in developing and executing information governance strategies, establishing policy and process frameworks, enabling organisational awareness, and embedding governance practices into day-to-day operations — including support for AI governance initiatives.

This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge and strong influencing skills. If you're ready to shape the future of information governance in a dynamic regulatory setting — we want to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field;
8–10 years of professional experience in data management or information governance;
Strong knowledge of governance maturity models and best practices, ideally within financial services or regulatory environments;
Proven ability to engage stakeholders and drive cultural change around information use and security.

Core Responsibilities

Conduct maturity assessments of information governance and security across the organisation;
Develop and implement governance standards, processes, and procedures aligned to strategic objectives;
Update and maintain tools and methodologies supporting the information strategy;
Facilitate information sharing agreements, classification alignment, and vetting protocols;
Embed governance practices into business processes, project lifecycles, and analysis frameworks;
Define and track metrics to monitor governance effectiveness and support compliance;
Build organisational capability through training, enablement, and stakeholder engagement;
Guide integration of AI governance into broader information governance processes;
Support remediation efforts and provide ongoing advisory services across business units;
Contribute to the development of artefacts such as data dictionaries, glossaries, catalogues, and lineage.

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