Data Management Lead

Inuka Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners seeks a Data Management Lead on behalf of an international energy client to establish enterprise-wide governance, improve data quality, and enable data-driven decisions across global operations. You will develop global frameworks, define ownership, and drive data lifecycle management while collaborating with digital, technology and analytics teams to raise AI readiness.

The role requires a degree in a data-related field and 8–15 years of experience in data governance in

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in data management, governance, or related discipline.
• Experience implementing governance frameworks in multinational organisations.
• Strong knowledge of master data management, data quality, and governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Establish data ownership and accountability across business units.
• Lead data quality improvement, standardisation, and remediation initiatives.
• Oversee data catalogues, master data management, and data lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with digital, technology, and analytics teams to improve data infrastructure and AI readiness.
• Build data literacy and report on governance maturity to senior leadership.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Leadership

Education

Degree in Data Science / Information Management / Computer Science / Business Administration

Tools

Data governance tools

Job description

Lead global data governance, quality, and management initiatives across an international energy business.

Our client is an international energy company seeking a Data Management Lead to establish and maintain enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, improve data quality, and support data-driven decision-making across global operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Establish data ownership and accountability across business units.
• Lead data quality improvement, standardisation, and remediation initiatives.
• Oversee data catalogues, master data management, and data lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with digital, technology, and analytics teams to improve data infrastructure and AI readiness.
• Build data literacy and report on governance maturity to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–15 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related discipline.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks in complex, multinational organisations.
• Strong knowledge of master data management, data quality, and data governance tools.
• Experience in the energy or renewables sector is advantageous.