85 Master Data jobs in South Africa

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 9/19/2025

Job Description

To be responsible and accountable for the operational performance of the team through the provision of operational team management oversight in terms of team co-ordination and management, relationship management and customer service. The role may lead the processing team within Master Data Contracts. To manage and control the day-to-day master data capturing, systems, processes, and procedures relating to all rental, and variable utilities charges for Bank-owned and SA Lease premises and ROA Portfolio and 3rd party sites.

Qualifications

A Degree in Finance and Accounting or Office Administration or People Management Certificate

Experience Required:

1-2 years experience in knowledge of managing staff in an operation's environment with manual and automated processes functioning in parallel across the customer service value chain in a production and/or a financial services industry.

3-4 years working knowledge of branch systems and procedures including AML Compliance. Experience gained in an environment where a basic understanding of Standard Bank Group Risk and Compliance functions and reporting requirements for Group Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards and combating financing of terrorism (CFT) is obtained.

Experience in Payment process

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Conveying Self-Confidence

Convincing People

Developing Expertise

Developing Strategies

Directing People

Embracing Change

Empowering Individuals

Interacting with People

Managing Tasks

Resolving Conflict

Technical Competencies:

Continuous Process Improvement

Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness

Process Governance

Risk Management

Use of Process Design Tools & Systems

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Permanent

Midrand

Overview
We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose
To provide vision and expertise on the enterprise information model and data architecture and all corresponding data models throughout the Business in support of enterprise integration, solutions architecture, enterprise reporting and Business Intelligence initiatives, with a clear line of sight towards achieving the business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of master data (material, customer, vendor, general ledger, pricing) across SAP and other business systems.
• Manage the Business master data model to accurately reflect the organisation's operational and strategic requirements.
• Facilitate the creation, validation, approval, and maintenance of master data records in collaboration with relevant business functions.
• Coordinate with user functions to ensure completeness, correctness, and consistency of master data requests.
• Manage all data interfaces and mass uploads related to new business take-on, process changes, and system implementations.
• Monitor and control data redundancy (e.g. duplicate records) using system algorithms and regular manual audits.
• Implement controls to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and alignment across systems through continuous data quality reviews.
• Conduct quarterly data integrity tests and lead initiatives to improve data cleanliness, comprehensiveness, and usability.
• Drive timely communication of changes to master data structures, standards, and processes to all stakeholders.
• Engage with key business stakeholders to align master data with business performance needs and ensure high data integrity.
• Collaborate with IT and business functions to develop and maintain reporting tools that support data quality management and auditing.
• Ensure SLA (Service Level Agreement) compliance and address service issues with appropriate stakeholders.

Data Standards Establishment and Ownership

• Define and document master data standards, including field-level definitions, business rules, and classification structures.
• Introduce and embed relevant national, international, and Group data standards into master data processes.
• Lead the implementation of master data management systems, covering data definition, maintenance, conversions, and reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and enforce data governance policies, maintenance procedures, and quality controls.
• Deploy workflow solutions that ensure timely, accurate, and compliant creation and approval of master data records.
• Integrate business rules into validation processes at the point of data entry, reducing errors and enforcing consistency.
• Work with IT to build and maintain tools for maintaining master data integrity and alignment across SAP and ancillary systems.
• Establish compliance metrics and controls to continuously monitor and improve data quality.

Reporting

• Develop and deliver monthly management reports and dashboards tracking KPIs related to data quality, accuracy, completeness, and SLA performance.

Innovation & Transformation

• Lead efforts to modernise master data processes by integrating emerging technologies, aligning with broader business and IT strategies.
• Identify, implement, and optimise automation opportunities using tools such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), SAP automation solutions, and bulk data upload utilities to reduce manual effort and errors.
• Assess current master data workflows to eliminate inefficiencies and redundancies. Design improved processes that enhance data accuracy, processing speed, and responsiveness to business needs.
• Continuously scan the technology landscape for innovations in data management (e.g. AI, Machine Learning, predictive analytics),and evaluate their relevance and application within the organisation.
• Collaborate with IT and data science teams to explore AI-enabled solutions such as: Duplicate detection and automated cleansing; Intelligent data enrichment and classification; Predictive data suggestions during entry or approval; Natural Language Processing (NLP) to streamline data request submissions.
• Act as a champion for data-driven decision-making by promoting a culture of ownership, data integrity, and continuous improvement across departments.
• Ensure all improvements are scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture principles, enabling consistent standards across all business units and systems.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure master data compliance with internal audit requirements and external regulations such as POPIA and GDPR.
• Establish governance frameworks for master data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across business units.
• Define and manage role-based access controls for master data in alignment with organisational security policies.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring data practices meet risk and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and close compliance gaps in master data processes.
• Support data privacy, retention, and protection policies as they relate to master data.

Technical Expertise

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for master data, providing strategic and technical guidance to business and IT leadership.
• Stay current on SAP developments (especially ECC6 and potential S/4HANA migration paths), tools, and integration technologies relevant to master data.

Staff Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of master data professionals, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and company policies.
• Identify and train master data representatives across business functions to support decentralised data maintenance.
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing feedback, support, and development opportunities.
• Ensure resource availability and adherence to service levels through effective scheduling, time management, and workload allocation.
• Drive succession planning, talent development, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration through regular team engagement and communication.
• Ensure team compliance with master data standards to maintain organisational information and financial integrity.
• Promote employment equity and diversity within the team in alignment with organisational targets.

KPI's

• SLA Achievement: Timely creation and amendment of master data in line with agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Master Data Alignment: Accurate reflection of business requirements within master data models and structures.
• Management Engagement: Active and ongoing collaboration with business and functional leadership to ensure data relevance and usability.
• Data Standards Compliance: Adherence to internal data standards and alignment with Group-wide and external data governance frameworks.
• Data Quality: High levels of accuracy, consistency, and completeness of master data across core systems and integrated platforms.
• Data Synchronisation: Gate keeper and ensure effective integration and alignment of master data across all interfacing systems.
• Process Automation & Efficiency: Reduction of manual processes through automation, improving turnaround time and reducing error rates.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Delivery of process enhancements, automation solutions, or AI-driven initiatives to improve master data management.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal stakeholders on service delivery, responsiveness, and data reliability.
• Team Performance: High-performing, well-developed team aligned to master data governance, quality, and compliance objectives.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Group managers.
• Planning teams.
• Finance teams.
• Customer Teams.
• Operations Teams.
• IT Teams.
• Corporate support functions.

External

• Customers.
• Principals.
• Suppliers.
• Non-stock Vendors.

Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

• Relevant degree or equivalent 3-year Diploma.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in SAP master data management and maintenance in a logistics, FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP SD, FI/CO, MM, WM / CRM modules is essential.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership Standards

• Provide inspirational leadership.
• Create a culture of execution.
• Display business insight and innovate.
• Develop customer service obsession.
• Develop commitment through engagement.

Knowledge

• SAP ECC (Master Data - Customer, Material, Vendor, Pricing, General Ledger).
• Workflow.
• Interfaces.
• SAP Query.
• Microsoft WORD, EXCEL (Advanced), POWERPOINT.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of business processes within a logistics / warehousing environment.
• Data warehousing solutions and technologies.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication.
• Computer literacy (see above systems and MS Office skills prerequisite).
• Report writing.
• Interpersonal.
• Relationship management.
• Logical thinking.
• Analytical thinking.
• Presentation.
• Project management.
• Numeracy.
• Organisational awareness.

Attributes

• Tolerant of stress and pressure.
• Proactive.
• Able to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.
• Able to plan ahead and manage time.
• Able to prioritise.
• Innovative and creative.
• Able to translate business requirements into data requirements.

Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you

Role Purpose
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Responsible for managing and maintaining the full Master Data function of all entities on the ERP system. These include LSA., other African countries including other entities. Further value adding requirement by continuous process automation and improvement in the master data department

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Requirements
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• A 3-year related qualification
• At least 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in a master data/financial function, preferably in a corporate environment within FMCG
• ERP/SAP system experience, especially master data modules
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision-making
• Strong leadership as well as project management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Pivots/BI Cubes).
• Prospective candidates must provide clear evidence of work experience, relevant certification or qualifications

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Duties and Responsibilities
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• Implementation and maintaining of standard policies, procedures and controls
• Create, validate and maintain core master data - Customer Master, Vendor Master and Item Master
• Maintain Sales Prices for new NPD's and for PI's
• Maintain Deals/Promotion System and assist with support and training
• Bar coding (EAN) maintenance
• Monitor, measure and improve the quality of master data
• Monitor and develop process flow procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness and proper validation of master data
• Support all business areas to assist and understand shareholder requirements
• Provide training and key user support on master data related structures to all Lactalis sites
• Meeting of Audit and Corporate Governance requirements
• Compliance to all relevant legislation
• Cross-functional interaction (AA countries and SA sites, all HO departments)
• Maintaining & improving relevant structures, processes, documentation and procedures within Master data
• Full support with all new system implementations
• Management of staff when relevant

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To be responsible and accountable for the operational performance of the team through the provision of operational team management oversight in terms of team co-ordination and management, relationship management and customer service. The role may lead the processing team within Master Data Contracts. To manage and control the day-to-day master data capturing, systems, processes, and procedures relating to all rental, and variable utilities charges for Bank-owned and SA Lease premises and ROA Portfolio and 3rd party sites.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Finance and Accounting or Office Administration or People Management Certificate

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years experience in knowledge of managing staff in an operation's environment with manual and automated processes functioning in parallel across the customer service value chain in a production and/or a financial services industry.
• 3-4 years working knowledge of branch systems and procedures including AML Compliance. Experience gained in an environment where a basic understanding of Standard Bank Group Risk and Compliance functions and reporting requirements for Group Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards and combating financing of terrorism (CFT) is obtained.
• Experience in Payment process

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Resolving Conflict

Technical Competencies:

• Continuous Process Improvement
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Process Governance
• Risk Management
• Use of Process Design Tools & Systems

Listing reference:
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Listing status:
Online

Apply by:
18 September 2025

Position Summary
Industry:
Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category:
FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:
Western Cape

Contract:
Permanent

Remuneration:
Market Related

EE position:
Yes

About Our Company
Clicks Group

Introduction
Clicks is on the hunt for an individual that is able to ensure accurate capturing of master data into the merchandise systems.

Job Description
Job Objectives:

• Conduct and capture any maintenance to master data in the merchandise systems and resolve any problems
• Report any master data problems to the Data and Master Data Supervisor
• Up skill new users and provide user support on capturing of master data in the merchandise systems
• Complete any ad hoc master data requests or processes on the merchandise system
• Validate that master data is received accuratley and in an correct format
• Meet required deadlines for brand launches

Education
Minimum requirements

• Matric

Experience

• Administrative clerk, 1 to 3 years
• Experience in data integrity and capturing
• Data Capturing
• 1-3 years office admin management of technical or business data systems

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of merchandise systems
• Flexible and methodical approach
• Accurate database management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Typing Skills
• Communication skills
• Accuracy
• Speed
• Attention to detail
• PC literate

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

Overview
We are PepsiCo
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

Responsibilities
You will be accountable for:
General

• Accountable for master data management in SAP S4/Hana (Material Master Data and Bill of Materials) across SA Beverages, Foods & Snacks, including but not limited to, accurately and timely actioning of Material Master data requests, engaging with business requesters for clarifications, monitoring Service Now requests, and ensuring flawless execution as per SLA
• Support the product costing process to support new product development decision making process for manufactured finished goods with regards to creation of required Master Data in SAP.

Material Master Data and COGS

• Accountable for accurate calculation & capturing of all Material Master data inputs, including raw materials, labour & overhead routing components for New Product Development, product change requests & AOP deliverables within SAP
• Accurate allocation & issuance of Barcodes for all New Product Development
• Proactive managements of Material Master workflow inbox, adherence to product creation timelines & timely escalation of risks or delays.
• Execution of Adhoc financial tasks as required - Journal Reviews, Accrual Validations & Attendance to Cycle Counts - Raw Materials, Engineering & Finished Goods.

Qualifications
What will qualify you for the role:

• 3 Yr. Finance Degree
• 1-2 Years experience with Material Master Data activities in SAP (Mandatory)
• 3-5 years Costing or Management Accounting experience - FMCG (Preferred)
• Experience with ERP - SAP (Mandatory), EWM (Preferred)
• Experience with SAP S4/Hana (Preferred)
• Understanding of core stock management principles, processes, and governance
• Analytical Mindset - Ability to turn data into Insights
• Clear & Concise communicator
• Presentation Skills
• High attention to detail

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

Clicks is on the hunt for an individual that is able to ensure accurate capturing of master data into the merchandise systems.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• Conduct and capture any maintenance to master data in the merchandise systems and resolve any problems
• Report any master data problems to the Data and Master Data Supervisor
• Up skill new users and provide user support on capturing of master data in the merchandise systems
• Complete any ad hoc master data requests or processes on the merchandise system
• Validate that master data is received accuratley and in an correct format
• Meet required deadlines for brand launches

Minimum requirements

Education:

Matric

Experience:

• Administrative clerk, 1 to 3 years
• Experience in data integrity and capturing
• Data Capturing
• 1-3 years office admin management of technical or business data systems

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of merchandise systems
• Flexible and methodical approach
• Accurate database management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Written and verbal communication skills

Skills:

• Typing Skills
• Communication skills
• Accuracy
• Speed
• Attention to detail
• PC literate

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

The primary role is to Create and maintain Master Data in the SAP ERP system, including Material,

Customer, and Vendor master records.

Address related issues, rectify errors in the system, conducts workflow settings and ensures smooth

system operations.

This role also includes:

· Execute Master Data creations and changes for materials, customers, and vendors (but not

limited to)

· Support the creation and approval of technical data sheets and labels

· Provide first line support on operational processes and applications. Communicate with

cross-functional departments, including S&D, Customer Service, WM, Planning, Sales, and

Sourcing

· Perform data quality checks

· Identify and correct minor issues with the processes or tools in a timely and collaborative

manner

· Troubleshoot, research, and understand the correlation of data in day-to-day operations

· Generate ad hoc Master Data reports

· 2 - 3 years of experience in Master Data, Customer Service, Manufacturing, or Supply

Chain

· SAP experience a plus

· Knowledge of MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel

· Detail oriented, results driven, team player, proactive

· Proven verbal and written communication skills

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Supporting the MIS and NPD teams in completing a Master Data Clean-up initiative.
• Verify alignment of master data between the ERP system and approved specifications.
• Assist in the deployment of the Product Lifecycle Management project.
• Maintain an updated repository of approved product specifications.
• Review and standardise shared master data across various business units.
• Assist in capturing new Master Data into the ERP.
• Any other items that might be required.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Experience in a financial systems environment and in data management.
• Previous financial or Master Data experience.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications and spreadsheets.
• Experience in the Poultry Industry or FMCG will be advantageous.
• Must be able to work well with members outside of their own team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as problem-solving and planning skills are required.
• The individual should be available when required after hours.