Data Head

Rmb - Rand Merchant Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Data Head in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will rely on over 8 years of experience in Data Governance and Information Management. This role involves developing strategic frameworks, driving compliance, and ensuring effective stakeholder management. Applicants should possess a BSc in Management Information Systems and a strong capability in strategic planning. The application deadline is 21/11/25.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Data Governance and Information Management.
• Minimum 8 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy based on FirstRand Data and Analytics strategy.
• Drive alignment to Information Governance Framework.
• Measure, monitor and report on the Data Head KPIs.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to support thought leadership.
• Ensure ethical usage of data complying with privacy restrictions.

Skills

Data Governance

Information Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Education

BSc Degree in Management Information Systems

Job description

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Responsibilities & KPIs

• Develop strategy based on FirstRand Data and Analytics strategy, Information Governance strategy and business strategy and ensure implementation to derive value from data.
• Drive alignment to FirstRand Information Governance Framework and the Information Architecture policy.
• Measure, monitor and report on the Data Head KPIs (Information Management KPIs).
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters.
• Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
• Implement corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure.
• Ensure adoption and localisation of common frameworks, practices, processes, standards and integration of business data value chain across relevant areas.
• Ensure ethical usage of data and information that complies to restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification.
• Understand and ensure implementation and adherence to Privacy business requirements, legislation and policy.
• Manage business data Information management to ensure required standards and practices across data production, management and consumption.
• Create tactical plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with Technology stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of information technology solutions.
• Manage business BI function to productionalise report development and delivery that meets business information requirements.
• Implement and adhere to the appropriate Information Management and Governance standards and practices as a Supplier / Owner of Data.
• Assume accountability for deriving, delivering and managing Data Product from the data under business ownership via the group's data architecture.
• Lead relevant change and communications functions to drive functional maturity.

Ideal Candidate

BSc.

Degree in Management Information System.8

Years experience in Data Governance and Information Management. Minimum 8 years people management experience.

Application deadline : 21 / 11 / 25.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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Candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis.

The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose.