287 Master Data Management jobs in South Africa

Company Description

Join as SC Master Date Management Officer, to deliver effective material services and vendor enablement on Supply Chain systems, including the maintenance of the Supply Chain vendor database and systems.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

Thungela Resources (Thungela means "to ignite" in isiZulu) is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

Job Description

You will be required to execute the creation process for all vendor types (excluding bank validations, sundry, and marketing vendors), which involves releasing questionnaires and providing assistance to ensure completion.

More of your responsibilities will include:

• Administering the release of registrations and approving them for potential vendors invited to participate in tenders
• Collaborating with Treasury to review the accuracy of vendor banking details
• Validating the accuracy of vendor data, including data interfacing with other systems
• Developing and overseeing the vendor onboarding process, ensuring alignment of data
• Implementing and managing a comprehensive training program for all vendors, keeping them informed of updated work methodologies
• Facilitating the seamless integration of new online Master Data Management (MDM) forms into the system
• Maintaining vendor records, ensuring annual updates or as needed (e.g., BEE credentials, VAT, contact details)
• Conducting data clean up activities and identify as well as manage discrepancies in an efficient manner
• Ensuring the Master Data Materials are linked to plants, timeously created, and maintained
• Ensuring that Service codes are created, linked to Purchasing Organisation, timeously created and maintained
• Effectively managing stakeholders by conducting relationship management, supporting the Manager and engaging with systems specialists to discover automation opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelors 's Degree in Operations management, Supply Chain management, Finance or a related field (NQF level 7)

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in supply chain or procurement with specific experience of master data governance and vendor management

Additional Information

Proficient knowledge of mining and other relevant legislation applicable to Thungela incl:

• The Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996
• Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No 28 of 2002
• Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, No 53 of 2003
• Value-Added Tax Act, No 89 of 1991
• Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4 of 2013
• Proficient in using technology and systems relevant to the role i.e., SAP, Ariba and SNOW
• Proficient knowledge of vendor management processes and principles
• Emerging knowledge of the development and management of master data standards in SC systems
• Emerging knowledge of the applicable VAT regulations and processes

What we offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company – and we're still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Thungela is a pure play coal mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Thungela is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to provide support to the National Payment System Department (NPSD) in managing and overseeing data and information assets, ensuring high quality and accessible information for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for , among others, the following key performance areas:

• Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions.
• Acquire new data sources to enable effective departmental decision making.
• Identify and manage data assets within the domain, ensuring alignment and integration across elements.
• Create and maintain consistent metadata to ensure clear and precise data definition, while complying with legislative, quality and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain business metadata for published data sources, ensuring that it is easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
• Provide relevant data for appropriate consumers within the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders and monitor published data sources for feedback on usage, relevance and quality.
• Ensure that the assigned data element is current and does not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and ensure consistency in data usage across various systems.
• Monitor and improve data quality through defined metrics, continuous feedback loops and proactive issue resolution.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
• Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure appropriate application thereof.
• Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.
• Represent the SARB's NPSD at the Data Stewards Council.

Job Description

To implement the tactical plans and business processes required to create, maintain, and enhance data, be responsible for the daily management of a critical data asset within area of responsibility and provide guidance to an allocated data set and actively manage data in order to meet compliance requirements, align data to business priorities, continuously improve data quality, reduce cost of data management, and to increase confidence in data and information integrity.

• Provide input into the definition of data processes and standards.
• Comply with data policies, standards, tools and best practices within the data domain of responsibility.
• Apply domain-level data architecture and data management best practices to area of responsibility.
• Evaluate existing information management landscape and produce report for areas of improvement under supervision and guidance.
• Attend relevant information management working groups and implement requirements accordingly.
• Assist with compliance with internal policy, regulatory requirements and data practice standards.
• Interacts and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Document business term definitions.
• Create and maintain reference data and master data definitions.
• Ensure reference and master data management processes address uniformity, accuracy, accountability across entities.
• Maintain metadata, data quality rules, Enterprise Data Model (EDM), reference data, records register, where applicable.
• Publish relevant meta data to appropriate users in an organization, and monitor the published data sources for usage, relevance and quality feedback.
• Create and manage business metadata for published data sources to ensure that it is easily discoverable, and meaningful to information workers.
• Respond to data queries e.g. data quality issues as defined by the data quality issue resolution process.
• Co-ordinate data quality issue resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis to resolve data quality issues and implement solutions accordingly.
• Assess the access request and action according to access standards and information owner approvals.
• Monitor user access and usage of the data sets owned or accountable for.
• Define and obtain sign off on measurement for information management disciplines for area of responsibility.
• Provide input into information management metrics.
• Provide input into accurate and reliable reporting together with analyzing trends and data used to improve business decisions.
• Provide input into accurate and reliable reporting in line with business, compliance and governance requirements.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Define information management requirements (e.g. data cleansing and data quality, etc.) and drive the implementation of the requirements within area of responsibility).
• Participate in data related projects and provide required domain level expertise.
• Align data activities to targeted projects for remediation and drive activities accordingly.
• Participate in activities of the Segment implementation roadmap for the information management function.
• Participate in the maturity roadmap for relevant Business Unit aligned to implementation roadmap and provide inputs for roadmap assessment.
• Deliver initiatives that improve the level of information management maturity.
• Apply understanding of data management and business processes and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to solve business problems.
• Serve as a change agent for information management.
• Present information management trends to management and relevant committees for area of responsibility, using internal and external research, including best practice and industry standards.
• Consult in matters of data workflows, master data security, and access rights for area of responsibility.
• Promote best practices and make recommendations to business users that will create efficiencies and ensure data integrity for area of responsibility.
• Provide training or awareness to the business and data community on data management disciplines for area of responsibility.
• Identify possible solutions to support business requirements and partners with stakeholders to develop an optimum solution.

Qualification and Experience

• A relevant BCom or BSc qualification.
• 3-4 years in a similar role
• Knowledge working with SQL, PowerBI , SAS, SharePoint

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

16/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Description
Hello Future Data Steward

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

To implement the tactical plans and business processes required to create, maintain, and enhance data, be responsible for the daily management of a critical data asset within area of responsibility and provide guidance to an allocated data set and actively manage data in order to meet compliance requirements, align data to business priorities, continuously improve data quality, reduce cost of data management, and to increase confidence in data and information integrity.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Comply with data policies, standards, tools and best practices within the data domain of responsibility.
• Apply domain-level data architecture and data management best practices to area of responsibility.
• Assist with compliance with internal policy, regulatory requirements and data practice standards.
• Interacts and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Document business term definitions.
• Maintain metadata, data quality rules, Enterprise Data Model (EDM), reference data, records register, where applicable.
• Respond to data queries e.g. data quality issues as defined by the data quality issue resolution process.
• Perform root cause analysis to resolve data quality issues and implement solutions accordingly.
• Provide input into information management metrics.
• Provide input into accurate and reliable reporting together with analyzing trends and data used to improve business decisions.
• Provide input into accurate and reliable reporting in line with business, compliance and governance requirements.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Define information management requirements (e.g. data cleansing and data quality, etc.) and drive the implementation of the requirements within area of responsibility).
• Participate in data related projects and provide required domain level expertise.
• Align data activities to targeted projects for remediation and drive activities accordingly.
• Participate in activities of the Segment implementation roadmap for the information management function.
• Participate in the maturity roadmap for relevant Business Unit aligned to implementation roadmap and provide inputs for roadmap assessment.
• Consult in matters of data workflows, master data security, and access rights for area of responsibility.
• Promote best practices and make recommendations to business users that will create efficiencies and ensure data integrity for area of responsibility.
• Identify possible solutions to support business requirements and partners with stakeholders to develop an optimum solution.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You Have

• Minimum Qualification: Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
• Experience: 3years of experience in data management, data analysis or data governance preferred.
• PowerBi
• Python
• SQL query
• Power query

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging work environment.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
10/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to act as a data steward and provide support to the information management function in the management and oversight of data and information assets in order to provide business with high quality and consistently accessible data and information.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions across corporate services and built environment domains.
• Acquire new data sources in order to enable effective departmental decision making for CSD's projects or operations, including those related to facilities, engineering, and the built environment.
• Create and maintain consistent meta data in a manner that allows for clear and unambiguous data definition and meets legislative, quality and security requirements.
• Create and maintain business metadata for published data sources to ensure that it is easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
• Prepare relevant data for appropriate consumers in the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders and monitor the published data sources for usage/relevance/quality feedback.
• Ensure that the assigned data element is current and does not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and ensure consistency in data usage across various systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
• Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure appropriate application thereof.
• Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.
• Collaborate with technical support staff and analysts to ensure data readiness for dashboards, reports, and operational insights.
• Support data onboarding and training for departmental users engaging with the digital twin or smart building interfaces.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to act as a data steward and provide support to the information management function in the management and oversight of data and information assets in order to provide business with high quality and consistently accessible data and information.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions.
• Acquire new data sources in order to enable effective departmental decision making.
• Create and maintain consistent meta data in a manner that allows for clear and unambiguous data definition and meets legislative, quality and security requirements.
• Create and maintain business metadata for published data sources to ensure that it is easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers.
• Prepare relevant data for appropriate consumers in the SARB Group and relevant stakeholders and monitor the published data sources for usage/relevance/quality feedback.
• Ensure that the assigned data element is current and does not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and ensure consistency in data usage across various systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
• Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure appropriate application thereof.
• Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.

Contract

5 to 15 years

Negotiable

04 September 2025

? Data Steward | PBT Group

Are you passionate about data and driven by analytical thinking? PBT Group is looking for a Data Steward to champion data governance and quality across the enterprise.

In this role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to define standards, resolve data issues, and ensure compliance—while using your critical thinking skills to drive meaningful insights and improvements.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and enforce data standards and processes.
• Act as a proxy for business data owners.
• Resolve data issues and guide strategic decisions.
• Monitor data quality and optimize workflows.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data security.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in data management, governance, and architecture.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and data life cycles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Banking experience and ETL knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• DAMA-DMBOK certification is advantageous.

Why PBT Group? Join a team that turns data into impact. At PBT, your insights will shape decisions and drive innovation.

and be part of our data-driven journey

• In order to comply with the POPI Act, for future career opportunities, we require your permission to maintain your personal details on our database. By completing and returning this form you give PBT your consent

"If you have not heard from us in two weeks, please note that you were unsuccessful for the role. However, we will keep your resume on file and reach out if any other suitable opportunity arises in the future".

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Introduction

The position of Business Data Steward is vacant. The Business Data Steward will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Analytics and forms part of the Research and Development Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.

The total remuneration package will be between R909,457 and R1,136,890 per annum, based on skills and experience.

The closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Business Data Steward will be required to perform the following functions within the Research and Development Division under the supervision of the Senior Manager: Data Analytics through the implementation of the following:

• Partner with business data owners to drive adoption of data governance best practices and embed a culture of data centricity across day-to-day processes
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Scheme's data in line with the Data Management and Analytics Strategy
• Identify, document and implement data requirements and specifications; collaborate with ICT on implementation
• Develop and implement procedures for effective data management, including data quality, metadata, reference and master data
• Establish and manage processes for data issues and queries management in line with data quality standards and guidelines
• Ensure data security and compliance with applicable policies, POPIA and regulations; manage data requests in line with data sharing SOPs
• Conduct regular data profiling, audits and lineage assessments to identify quality gaps; monitor Data Quality KPIs (completeness, uniqueness, timeliness, validity) and drive remediation with owners
• Develop monitoring reports and dashboards to track the implementation and effectiveness of data management recommendations
• Develop and maintain technical guidelines, SOPs and documentation for data governance, analytics and utilisation
• Consult with technical, operational and coding stakeholders to enhance data availability, quality, usage tools and methodologies
• Provide training, support and guidance to business data owners and relevant staff on data governance policies, procedures and best practice
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams including business data owners and ICT; facilitate operational SLAs with internal and
• external stakeholders
• Participate in data management forums and committees to drive continuous data governance efficacy
• Manage data governance processes for internal and external research projects to ensure compliance with policies and regulations

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Degree - Business Analysis, Data Management, Economics, Accounting, Operations, Administration, Information Systems or Engineering
• Preferred Qualification: Business Analysis or Data Management certification, or an Honours degree in the above fields
• At least 5 years' experience in business analysis, data management or analytics in the financial services industry
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience as a Data Management Analyst, Governance Analyst, Data Steward or similar role
• At least 2 years' experience in the Medical Scheme industry will be an added advantage Experience with SQL, Power BI and QlikView or Tableau will be an added advantage
• Proficiency with data profiling, data lineage and metadata management tools.

Skills

• Have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Have strong negotiation skills
• Ability give advice and engage with various stakeholders
• Understanding health policy

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity and ethics: Safeguards sensitive data and complies with POPIA and governance standards.
• Member/business value: Recommends data solutions that improve quality and decision-making.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with business data owners, ICT, and R&D teams.
• Clear communication: Explains data governance simply and documents decisions clearly.
• Ownership: Drives initiatives end-to-end and escalates risks proactively.
• Results focused: Prioritizes high-impact fixes and tracks Data Quality KPIs.
• Adaptable and resilient: Manages changing priorities and persists to resolve issues.
• Continuous learning: Applies evolving best practices, tools, and SOPs.
• Evidence-based decisions: Uses data profiling, lineage, and audits to guide appropriate actions.
• Stakeholder influence: Builds consensus and secures commitment to standards and SLAs.
• Inclusive mindset: Respects diverse needs and supports reasonable accommodation.
• Planning and time management: Manages multiple initiatives and meets deadlines.
• Problem solving: Identifies root causes and implements sustainable fixes.
• Innovation: Improves methods, tooling, and dashboards to enhance adoption.
• Coaching: Trains and supports data owners to embed data-centric practices. Persistence in solving complex data problems

Desirable

• Understanding of the medical schemes industry

Package & Remuneration

Between R909,457 and R1,136,890 dependent on skills and experience - Annual Cost to Company

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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