Master Data Governance Lead for FMCG & ERP Systems

Staff Solutions; Humansdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions is seeking an experienced Master Data Manager to lead our group governance framework across multiple business units in a FMCG/manufacturing context. You will define ownership, drive data quality initiatives, and ensure consistent master data across ERP systems.

The role requires 8–10 years in master data or ERP environments, with strong stakeholder engagement and analytical skills to support system implementations and business transformation.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in master data management or ERP data environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group master data governance framework across all business units.
• Define data ownership, roles and responsibilities across Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Procurement.
• Establish and enforce master data policies, standards and procedures, including audit and control requirements.
• Drive standardisation of data definitions and structures across systems and sites.
• Oversee creation, maintenance and deletion of master data objects with workflow approvals.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and synchronisation across ERP and related systems.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations from a master data perspective.
• Implement data quality monitoring, cleansing and issue-resolution processes.
• Identify root causes of data errors and drive corrective actions.
• Manage changes to master data structures and standards, including impact assessment across systems.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Solutions is seeking an experienced Master Data Manager to lead our group governance framework across multiple business units in a FMCG/manufacturing context. You will define ownership, drive data quality initiatives, and ensure consistent master data across ERP systems.

The role requires 8–10 years in master data or ERP environments, with strong stakeholder engagement and analytical skills to support system implementations and business transformation.