Senior Manager : Data Governance & Data Management

Momo From Mtn; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Manager for Data Governance & Data Management. This role focuses on establishing robust data governance across multiple markets, enhancing data quality and compliance, and driving data literacy to support decision-making. Candidates should have extensive experience in data management, leadership in regulated environments, and relevant certifications. This opportunity offers a key position in a company with significant customer engagement and transaction volume.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or related field required.
• 8-12 years in data governance, data management, or enterprise data roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks in large, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a robust data governance and management framework.
• Ensure data is treated as a strategic enterprise asset.
• Champion data literacy and governance to strengthen data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Data ethics

Data literacy

Education

4-year tertiary degree in related field

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Data governance certifications

Tools

SQL

Hadoop

Spark

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Overview Senior Manager: Data Governance & Data Management. Fintech is entering a new phase where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. MTN is building a successful business and is looking to appoint an incumbent to lead data governance and data management across MTN MoMo's 16 operating markets.

Responsibilities: Establish and lead a robust data governance and management framework across MTN MoMo's 16 operating markets. The role ensures that MTN's 65M+ monthly active customers and 15B+ annual transactions are supported by trusted, secure, and accessible data that drives customer engagement, regulatory compliance, and business growth. Ensure data is treated as a strategic enterprise asset, embedding policies, controls, and cultural practices that improve data quality, consistency, privacy, and usability. By championing data literacy and governance, the Senior Manager strengthens data‑driven decision‑making and enables MTN Fintech to monetize its data responsibly while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications: Minimum of a 4‑year tertiary degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or related field is required. Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent. Data governance certifications (e.g., DCAM). Cloud certifications (Azure Data Engineer, AWS Big Data Specialty). 8–12 years in data governance, data management, or enterprise data roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks in large, regulated environments (preferably fintech / financial services). Deep understanding of data platforms, BI, analytics, and AI / ML implications for governance. Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional, multi‑country data initiatives. Strong experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and data ethics. Data platforms: SQL, Hadoop, Spark, cloud‑native data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Synapse). Privacy & Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, ISO.

• PCI DSS, BI & Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, AI / ML platforms.
• Edge: What will give an edge to your application: Masters Degree (MBA).
• Closing date: 17 September.

Late applications will not be accepted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.