Remote Data Governance Lead: GDPR, MDM, Collibra

Carbon Data Solutions; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Data Solutions seeks a Data Governance Lead for remote engagement, shaping policies, processes and tooling that make data a reliable enterprise asset with a privacy-first focus.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in data roles, strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, GDPR, and data catalog/tools such as Collibra or Alation, and the ability to translate governance policy into engineering requirements. Remote work available worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing or leading a data governance programme (DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent framework).
• Working knowledge of GDPR and similar privacy laws.
• Familiarity with data catalogue and lineage tools (Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or open-source equivalents).
• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and tools.
• Ability to translate governance policy into engineering requirements.
• 5+ years in a data role, with at least 2 focused on governance or compliance.

Skills

DAMA-DMBOK

GDPR knowledge

Governance policy translation

5+ years data governance

Data governance leadership

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Microsoft Purview

Open-source governance tools

Job description

Carbon Data Solutions seeks a Data Governance Lead for remote engagement, shaping policies, processes and tooling that make data a reliable enterprise asset with a privacy-first focus.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in data roles, strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, GDPR, and data catalog/tools such as Collibra or Alation, and the ability to translate governance policy into engineering requirements. Remote work available worldwide.