81 Data Governance Manager jobs in South Africa

Company Description

With a legacy of over 160 years in Africa, Standard Bank Group understands the abundant opportunities within the continent. Our vision extends beyond geography, recognizing growth potential in our people, customers, and entrepreneurs. Operating in 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, we drive inclusive and sustainable economic development. As a trusted partner, we raise standards and aspire to greater heights. Join us on our transformative journey to propel Africa into the future.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role as a Manager, Data Governance located in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, with some work from home permitted. The Manager, Data Governance will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance strategies, policies, and practices. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing data management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, facilitating data management initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective data governance. The role also involves managing data governance tools and technologies, providing guidance on data-related issues, and fostering a culture of data stewardship within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Governance and Data Management knowledge areas
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance related to data
• Proficiency in data governance tools and technologies
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage data governance initiatives
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with various stakeholders
• Ability to foster a culture of data stewardship and promote best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry is a plus

Job Overview

Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management

Location: ZA, GP, Roodepoort, 4 Ellis Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 9/2/2025

Job Description

Implement data governance strategies, frameworks and roadmaps. Responsible for the execution of Data Governance related activities by monitoring the effectiveness of and adherence to governance processes that support the active management of identified information, data practices and data assets according to agreed standards and policies. To co-ordinate requests and execute requirements from regulatory and governance bodies pertaining to Data Services.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Studies

Experience Required

Information Lifecycle Management

Data & Analytics

3-4 years

Experience with and understanding of risk management and terminology within related area of financial services, such as banking, investment asset management or insurance. Understanding of related products and services, and basic business processes.

3-4 years

Sound knowledge and understanding of policies (including but not limited to Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), financial market acts, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Business Unit specific regulatory requirements/legislation. Knowledge of DAMA Framework for end-to-end Information Lifecycle. Knowledge of Internal Audit, Governance Frameworks, COBIT 5, King IV, Knowledge of Industry Frameworks: e.g. PCI-DSS.

5-7 years

Experience in data and information environment with knowledge of Data Management and sound understanding of capabilities of the landscape e.g. data modelling - how to translate data governance into a business value/understanding. Experience in providing information governance assurance to business stakeholders. Experience in data remediation practices. Exposure to various Business Support functions.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Convincing People

Developing Strategies

Documenting Facts

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Interpreting Data

Inviting Feedback

Providing Insights

Taking Action

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Business Acumen (Audit)

Data Compliance

Data Management (Administration)

Data Quality

Evaluation of Internal Controls

Information Management

Process Governance

Remedial Action Development

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Senior Manager: Data Governance & Data Management

Fintech is entering a new phase where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. We at MTN believe this is a game changer in terms of our business strategy. We are looking at an incumbent to join us as we build a successful business together.

As part of your portfolio as
Senior Manager: Data Governance & Data Management
, you will be responsible to.:

• Establish and lead a robust data governance and management framework across MTN MoMo's 16 operating markets. The role ensures that MTN's 65M+ monthly active customers and 15B+ annual transactions are supported by trusted, secure, and accessible data that drives customer engagement, regulatory compliance, and business growth
• Ensures data is treated as a strategic enterprise asset, embedding policies, controls, and cultural practices that improve data quality, consistency, privacy, and usability. By championing data literacy and governance, the Senior Manager strengthens data-driven decision-making and enables MTN Fintech to monetize its data responsibly while meeting regulatory requirements

The incumbent
must have
the following:

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or related field is required
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent
• Data governance certifications (e.g., DCAM)
• Cloud certifications (Azure Data Engineer, AWS Big Data Specialty)
• Project/Change Management (PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma)
• 8–12 years in data governance, data management, or enterprise data roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks in large, regulated environments (preferably fintech/financial services).
• Deep understanding of data platforms, BI, analytics, and AI/ML implications for governance.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, multi-country data initiatives.
• Strong experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and data ethics

Competencies:

• Data Governance & MDM tools: Collibra, Informatica, Talend, Alation, Azure Purview
• Data platforms: SQL, Hadoop, Spark, cloud-native data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Synapse)
• Privacy & Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
• BI & Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, AI/ML platforms
• Programming & Data Science (desirable): Python, R, SQL

What will give an edge to your application:

• Masters Degree (MBA)
• Pan Africa multi-cultural experience

Ready to make and drive the change with us? Apply now

Closing date: 17 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

To provide oversight and technical support to THC data capturers through facility level supervision and support visits (e.g. visit a facility once every two months), capacity building and data quality assurance (e.g. apply data verification tool every second visit to a facility and leave facility with an action plan). To support the flow of facility level data for accurate and timeous weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting.

• NQF level 6 or equivalent qualification in data management or statistics, health, public health, social sciences, information technology, or related field will be an advantage
• At least 3 years' experience in data quality management, verification, conducting routine data quality assessments (RDQA) or data quality audits
• Experience in working on donor-funded projects is desirable
• Good understanding and experience in using one of the following NDoH information management systems (District Health Information System (DHIS), TIER.Net, Electronic Drug Resistance Register (EDRWEB), and/ Patient Record and Health Management Information System (PREHIMS) or Primary Health Care Information System (PHCIS), will be an added advantage
• Valid driver's licence and be willing to travel
• Clear criminal record

• Provide guidance to facility and community staff, relating to the effective ways to implement and adhere to the six key stages of data management
• Work with the M&E officers to develop and implement data quality assessment tools
• Conduct regular data verification visits, including detailed checking of reported data against source documents
• Ensure that data management systems and procedures are in place, implemented and adhered to
• Oversee TB project data management reports, as well as participate in data review meetings
• Conduct routine data quality assessments (RDQA) / data quality audits
• Write professional reports and provide feedback on data quality issues detected.
• Perform basic data analysis with the view to provide recommendations on improvement of data quality measures and controls
• Supervise data capturers within the sub-district to ensure that the data captured is valid, complete and has integrity
• Promote data usage for continuous quality improvement through feedback, training and capacity building activities
• Assist data capturers, facility and community staff, to develop data quality management plan (DQMP) to maintain data quality standards

DLK Group | Contract

Data Quality Analyst (Senior-Level)

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 26/10/2025

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Job Information

• Date Opened 26/10/2025
• Job Type Contract
• Industry IT Services
• Work Experience 5-7 years
• Salary Market Related
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7400

Job Description
The role of the Senior Data Quality Analyst encompasses many activities, including (but not limited to):

• Leading data quality initiatives and implementing frameworks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Developing and maintaining data quality metrics and dashboards.
• Collaborating with data owners to define and enforce data governance policies.
• Conducting root cause analysis for data quality issues and recommending solutions.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance and support in data quality tools and methodologies.

Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• A Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) field incorporating (but not limited to) Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Systems.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in data quality roles; experience with data quality tools and business analysis documentation.

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Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of system data in Finance Process cycle
• Provide support to System users

Specific Responsibilities

• Client master file clean-up
• Correct tagging of clients
• Correct full client details in system
• Correct VAT status of clients
• Correct site setup.
• Data quality for all new clients/maintenance of existing clients in line with procedure
• Roll out of Collect module in AR.
• Full implementation of client credit worthiness status, with changes to system accordingly.
• Improved turnaround time (TAT) for client creation.
• Cross system validation (ORACLE/Infor SUN/SLIM/G6/Doc-IT/PaperTrail)
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric (Grade 12)

Experience

• Accounting background (Accounts Receivable an advantage)
• Finance system knowledge

Additional Information

Required Skills

• Accounting packages (Infor SUN, ORACLE would be an advantage)
• Ability to administer new applications
• Proficient on MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word
• Email proficiency
• Support desk previous experience (an advantage)
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Initiative and proactivity
• Innovation
• Able to professionally collaborate across all boundaries.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Self confidence
• Excellent Communication and people skills, very important
• Computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willing to learn and bring new ideas forward for improvement.
• Ability to take decisions based on sound reasoning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accuracy – very important
• Adaptability
• Analytical thinking
• Commitment
• Continuous improvement
• Honesty and integrity
• Independent
• Initiative
• Logical thinking
• Self disciplined
• Team player

The role of the Senior Data Quality Analyst encompasses many activities, including (but not limited to):

• Leading data quality initiatives and implementing frameworks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Developing and maintaining data quality metrics and dashboards.
• Collaborating with data owners to define and enforce data governance policies.
• Conducting root cause analysis for data quality issues and recommending solutions.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance and support in data quality tools and methodologies.

Minimum Qualification:

• A Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) field incorporating (but not limited to) Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Systems.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in data quality roles; experience with data quality tools and business analysis documentation.

Data profiling & quality assessments to identify inconsistencies and gaps

Collaborate with teams to resolve data quality issues and implement corrective measures

Create data quality reports and present at senior level stakeholders

For Senior level:

• Lead Data Quality initiatives and implement frameworks to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Develop and maintain data quality metrics and dashboards
• Collaborate with data owners to defineand enforce data governance policies
• Mentoring and provide technical guidance and support

Degree inn Information Communication Technology/Software Engineering/Computer Science/ Information systems

3-5 years experience in Data / Analytics/BI

2 years experience as a Data quality specialist/ or analyst working with Data Quality tools

Experience in Business analyses and documenting requirements

Between 3 - 5 Years

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary
The Data Quality (DQ) Capability Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving data quality management capabilities across the organisation. This role leads the data quality capability team, ensuring effective delivery of services, adoption of tools, and alignment to the data governance framework. The role ensures data quality processes, tools, and practices enable trusted, accurate, and fit-for-purpose data, while driving adoption of enterprise-wide data quality standards, monitoring, and remediation practices.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Quality Capability team, providing direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure delivery of high-quality services and continuous upskilling.
• Define, maintain, and optimise the data quality management operating model, including processes, procedures, KPIs, and responsibilities across the organisation.
• Own and govern enterprise-wide data quality standards, rules, and controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, validity, and consistency of data.
• Define and maintain data quality metrics and reporting to enable transparent measurement of data health and accountability.
• Collaborate with data owners, custodians, and stewards to define, validate, and maintain data quality rules for critical data elements.
• Own and manage data quality tools and platforms, ensuring they support monitoring, remediation, and reporting needs effectively.
• Define and deliver training, communication, and enablement activities to build awareness and adoption of data quality practices across the organisation.
• Drive integration of data quality into upstream and downstream processes, including data lineage, metadata management, and data governance workflows.
• Support compliance with regulatory and internal requirements by ensuring data quality controls are implemented effectively.
• Facilitate collaboration across data domains and communities of practice to align data quality practices, share lessons learned, and resolve issues.
• Contribute to the design and execution of the enterprise data management and governance strategy, focusing on data quality enablement.

Education And Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience defining or practicing enterprise data management and governance.
• BSc Information Technology, Risk Management, or equivalent Diploma.
• Proven experience in successfully implementing data quality capabilities, such as data profiling, data quality rules, monitoring, and remediation.
• Experience implementing data quality solutions or tools (e.g., Ataccama, Informatica, Collibra DQ, Talend) is advantageous.
• Exposure to data visualisation tools such as QlikView or Power BI advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years in Financial Services Industry.
• Preferred: 8–10 years' experience in data management, governance, or related fields.
• 3+ years leadership experience in managing teams in a data management or governance context.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of data quality dimensions and principles (accuracy, completeness, consistency, validity, timeliness, uniqueness).
• Stakeholder management and change management fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to define and implement standards, frameworks, and processes for data quality management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills to drive adoption across business and technology teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to explain data quality concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exposure to metadata, data lineage, and data architecture principles advantageous.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data quality.
• Must be familiar with broader data management principles, including metadata, reference data, master data, and data governance.

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised