Data Governance & Strategy Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town is seeking a data governance specialist to lead policy development and ensure data integrity across the organization.

You will design data handling procedures, monitor data quality, and collaborate with management and stakeholders to implement secure data practices in line with privacy regulations. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a solid foundation in database technologies.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions.
• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Management, or a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Create and enforce policies for effective data management to ensure the integrity and security of data.
• Data Collection: Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data.
• System Implementation: Design and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis, with attention to all technical aspects.
• Data Sharing: Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
• User Support: Support team members in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (e.g., new technologies, upgrades).
• Security Assurance: Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.

Skills

Data administration

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Database technologies

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Management, or a relevant field

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town is seeking a data governance specialist to lead policy development and ensure data integrity across the organization.

You will design data handling procedures, monitor data quality, and collaborate with management and stakeholders to implement secure data practices in line with privacy regulations. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a solid foundation in database technologies.