Senior Data Governance & Management Lead (Fintech)

MoMo from MTN; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Manager: Data Governance & Data Management. This role involves establishing a data governance framework and ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data governance and management, alongside leadership experience in regulated environments. Applicants should hold relevant degrees and certifications, and demonstrate effective cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in data governance, data management, or enterprise data roles.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a data governance and management framework.
• Ensure data as a strategic enterprise asset with high quality.
• Champion data literacy and governance to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Data governance framework implementation

Data management

Data ethics

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Education

Minimum 4-year tertiary degree in Computer Science, Data Science or Information Systems

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Data governance certifications (e.g., DCAM)

Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer)

Master's Degree (MBA)

Tools

SQL

Hadoop

Spark

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A leading fintech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Manager: Data Governance & Data Management. This role involves establishing a data governance framework and ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data governance and management, alongside leadership experience in regulated environments. Applicants should hold relevant degrees and certifications, and demonstrate effective cross-functional collaboration.