Responsible AI & Data Governance Leader

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an experienced Data & AI Governance Lead to shape governance strategies and risk management across the organisation. You will drive responsible AI practices, oversee AI use cases from intake to monitoring, and partner with senior teams to embed strong data governance and regulatory compliance.

You will guide data quality, metadata, risk controls and governance remits across privacy and security, while mentoring practitioners and steering strategic data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Studies or related field.
• 8+ years' experience across data/information management and governance.
• Strong experience in financial services or similarly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of data risk, governance, compliance and information management.
• Familiarity with DAMA, COBIT, King IV and regulatory requirements.
• 3–5 years' exposure to AI Governance, Responsible AI, Model Governance or AI Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive Data & AI Governance strategies, frameworks and roadmaps.
• Establish Responsible AI governance and AI risk management practices.
• Oversee AI use cases from intake and approval through monitoring.
• Drive AI readiness across strategic data products and datasets.
• Strengthen data quality, lineage, ownership, metadata and governance controls.
• Provide governance assurance across risk, privacy, security and compliance.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, Internal Audit, IT and business teams.
• Identify governance gaps and drive remediation and continuous improvement.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging AI, data and regulatory trends.
• Mentor and guide Data & AI Governance practitioners.

Skills

8+ years experience

Education

Degree in Information Studies

Job description

Network Finance seeks an experienced Data & AI Governance Lead to shape governance strategies and risk management across the organisation. You will drive responsible AI practices, oversee AI use cases from intake to monitoring, and partner with senior teams to embed strong data governance and regulatory compliance.

You will guide data quality, metadata, risk controls and governance remits across privacy and security, while mentoring practitioners and steering strategic data initiatives.