Chief Information Governance Officer

6 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa FSCA South Africa Full time

Job Title: Chief Information Governance Officer

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This position oversees the daily operations of the Information Governance (IG) portfolio within the ICT Division. The successful candidate will ensure effective implementation and management of IG policies and practices, supporting the organization's compliance with data protection regulations.

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The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks across large or complex organizations, with a focus on data regulations (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, POPIA, ECTA). They should be familiar with data governance tools and technologies, as well as managing information assets, data quality, and data lifecycle management processes.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Improve and maintain the IG framework, aligning with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 38500, DAMA-DMBOK, POPIA).
  • Maintain policies and procedures related to data governance, data security, and data privacy.
  • Coordinate with key divisions to improve the IG framework across the organization.
  • Regularly review and update governance policies to reflect evolving regulatory requirements, business needs, and technological advancements.
  • Ensure that roles and responsibilities for data ownership, custodianship, and stewardship are clearly defined and communicated.
  • Develop and implement data and information protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects or systems.
  • Conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with data regulations and internal policies.
  • Coordinate training programs to raise awareness of data and information management and compliance requirements across the organization.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for data-related inquiries and investigations from external or internal auditors.
  • Identify and assess risks associated with the organization's information assets and governance practices.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of data breaches or governance failures.
  • Implement and manage data and information risk assessment processes, including the classification of data based on its sensitivity and risk level.
  • Compile reports on IG risks and mitigation efforts for senior management and relevant committees.
  • Ensure that data stewards are appointed and trained across departments to manage data accuracy and integrity.
  • Improve processes for data quality monitoring, including regular data audits and exception reporting.
  • Work with departments to resolve data quality issues and ensure that data is fit for business purposes.
  • Mature data lifecycle management practices to ensure the appropriate retention, archival, and deletion of data.
  • Collaborate with the ICT security team to ensure that data governance policies are aligned with cybersecurity strategies and protocols.
  • Ensure that data access controls, encryption standards, and security measures are in place to protect sensitive information.
  • Participate in security incident response teams to address data-related breaches or threats.

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