Senior Manager: Data Governance & Data Management

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

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 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 27001, PCI DSS
• BI & Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, AI/ML platforms

Edge

• What will give an edge to your application:
• Masters Degree (MBA)

Details

Closing date: 17 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful