Global Data Governance Lead – Quality & MDM

Inuka Partners

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.