Data Governance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa eSoft Development and Technologies Full time

Data governance specialists have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

- Reviewing data sources to identify any gaps in coverage that require additional data collection efforts
- Developing and implementing data security policies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or use
- Establishing data standards for a company’s database environment, including defining fields and creating rules for data entry and retrieval
- Reviewing use of data by company departments to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations
- Creating reports on data trends across departments and regions within an organization to help identify opportunities for improvement or changes in strategy
- Collaborating with business managers to ensure that data quality is maintained over time
- Developing policies on acceptable methods for reporting results and presenting findings to stakeholders
- Working with IT staff to maintain databases by adding new data or updating existing data sets
- Developing a database management plan for large scale data analysis project

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data management or a related field
- 5+ years proven experience in Data Governance Specialist

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 48 months

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Data Governance Specialist: 5 years (preferred)


  • Data Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    **Role Description** The IT Data Specialist applies data analysis, data modelling and quality assurance techniques based on a detailed understanding of business processes to establish, modify or maintain internal data structures and associated components (entity, relationship and attribute descriptions). They develop and maintain of a formal description of...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa eSoft Development and Technologies Full time

    Data governance specialists have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:Reviewing data sources to identify any gaps in coverage that require additional data collection efforts Developing and implementing data security policies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or use Establishing data standards for a company's database...

  • Data Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    Role DescriptionThe IT Data Specialist applies data analysis, data modelling and quality assurance techniques based on a detailed understanding of business processes to establish, modify or maintain internal data structures and associated components (entity, relationship and attribute descriptions). They develop and maintain of a formal description of the...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa McCain Foods (S Africa) Full time

    **Position Title**:Global Data Governance Specialist **Position Type**: Temporary - Full-Time **Position Location**:Rosebank **Requisition ID**: 29018 McCain Foods South Africa is on the hunt for a **Global Data Governance Specialist** to join their South African IT team on a** 2 year fixed term contract**. This role will report directly to the SAF IT...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT Full time

    NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future. In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NTT Full time

    Make an impact with NTT DATAJoin a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.Your day at NTT DATAThe Senior Data...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NTT Full time

    NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.In today's 'iNTTerconnected' world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

    Company Description - AA Finance is currently undergoing a transformation, driving a global functional agenda that will deliver improved commercial support for the business and global processes that balance risk mitigation with efficiency and effectiveness. A global chart of accounts is being deployed together with supporting global data standards that will...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

    Company Description - AA Finance is currently undergoing a transformation, driving a global functional agenda that will deliver improved commercial support for the business and global processes that balance risk mitigation with efficiency and effectiveness. A global chart of accounts is being deployed together with supporting global data standards that will...

  • Data Specialist

    6 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

    Job Description Make an impact with NTT DATAJoin a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.Your day at NTT...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT Full time

    Make an impact with NTT DATAJoin a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.Your day at NTT DATAThe...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NTT Full time

    NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.In today's 'iNTTerconnected' world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NTT Full time

    NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.In today's 'iNTTerconnected' world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

    Company Description AA Finance is currently undergoing a transformation, driving a global functional agenda that will deliver improved commercial support for the business and global processes that balance risk mitigation with efficiency and effectiveness. A global chart of accounts is being deployed together with supporting global data standards that will...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT Full time

    NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa NTT Full time

    NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients...

  • Data Governance

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa TotalEnergies Full time

    PaysAfrique du SudLieuSouth AfricaLieu de travailJOHANNESBURG-BIERMANN AV(ZAF)Société employeurTotalEnergies Marketing ServicesDomaineGouvernance et InformationType de contratCDDDurée du contrat12ExpérienceMinimum 6 ansAs a Data Governance and Management Specialist you would possess the following:A numerate Honours Degree (e.g. Computer Science,...

  • Data Governance Lead

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa e-Merge IT Recruitment Full time

    This industry leading insurance company is urgently seeking a Data Governance Lead to join their ranks. The main goal of this position is to implement a Data Governance Operating Framework for the organisation, emphasizing the enhancement of data governance and data quality by adjusting organizational behaviour, policies, standards, principles, governance...

  • Data Governance Lead

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa e-Merge IT Recruitment Full time

    This industry leading insurance company is urgently seeking a Data Governance Lead to join their ranks.The main goal of this position is to implement a Data Governance Operating Framework for the organisation, emphasizing the enhancement of data governance and data quality by adjusting organizational behaviour, policies, standards, principles, governance...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa McCain Foods Limited Full time

    **Position Title**:Global Data Governance Specialist - Fixed Term Contract **Position Type**: Regular - Part-Time **Position Location**:Rosebank **Requisition ID**: 28372 McCain Foods South Africa is on the hunt for a **Global Data Governance Specialist** to join their South African IT Team for a Fixed Period, this being a one year contract. This role...