Job Description

• Provide guidance and support on data governance frameworks, policies, and tools.
• Review and enhance business processes involving data management to ensure data security and integrity.
• Identify gaps in data governance processes and recommend enhancements.
• Monitor systems for potential data quality issues and mitigate risks.
• Advise on solutions and controls for data breaches and data governance issues.
• Implement and monitor data governance processes and capabilities.
• Stay updated with industry standards and collaborate with stakeholders to align practices.
• Provide data governance awareness training and establish learning opportunities for other risk, compliance and business role players.
• Review and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Advise on governance and control requirements from data governance laws.
• Provide input on data incidents and breaches.
• Enhance data risk surveillance and tracking.
• Oversee and manage data governance compliance for specific business units, ensuring alignment with overall organizational policies and standards.
• Balance governance requirements with data monetization and other business needs, ensuring that business objectives are met without compromising data governance.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, Information/Data Management, Legal, Compliance, or Auditing.
• Possess certifications such as CDMP (advantageous).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in information security, information governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory, Monitoring/Audit, or similar environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a financial institution.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of data governance best practices.
• Ability to drive the implementation of data governance programs.
• Proficiency in data analytics for governance reviews and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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.

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.