Data Head II

Job Description
To develop strategy based on FirstRand Data and Analytics strategy, Information Governance strategy and business strategy and ensure implementation thereof in order to derive value from data.

To drive alignment to FirstRand Information Governance Framework and the Information Architecture policy.

To measure, monitor and report on the Data Head KPIs (Information Management KPIs).

Hello, Future Data Head
Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters
• Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
• Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure
• Ensure adoption and localisation of common frameworks, practices, processes, standards and integration of business data value chain Ensure Platform alignment, governance, policy standards alignment and integration across relevant areas
• Ensure alignment of data and goals with the reduction of total cost of ownership, long term support costs and landscape complexity
• Ensure ethical usage of data and information that complies to restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification
• Understand and ensure implementation and adherence to Privacy business requirements, legislation and policy Ensure reporting of any Data Privacy Incidents and drives resolution of Privacy and Protection Audit Findings, Complaints, Incidents, Investigations and Privacy and Protection Assessments
• Manage business data Information management (information architecture; metadata; master and reference data; data development and warehousing; content, document and records; data quality, storage and operations; information security and data privacy management) to ensure required standards and practices across data production, management and consumption
• Create tactical plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with Technology stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of information technology solutions to support information management requirements
• Manage business BI function to productionalise report development and delivery that meets business information requirements, if required
• Ensure data which is mastered in the relevant business unit is replicated to the enterprise data platform in appropriate format utilising existing data structures and appropriate tools
• Implement and adhere to the appropriate Information Management and Governance standards and practices as a Supplier/Owner of Data
• Ensure data is made meaningful and consumable as organisational asset
• Assume accountability for deriving, delivering and managing Data Product from the data under business ownership via the group's data architecture
• Assume accountability for integrating own data theme across multiple BUs, systems, channels etc.
• Ensure that operational processes requiring data are properly and robustly productionized for sustainability
• Ensure adherence to appropriate information management practices, Information Architecture Framework and delivering operational robustness Manage business data sharing function across enterprise by driving awareness of data products and adoption throughout the organisation to extract business value where appropriate
• Assume accountability for how data will be sourced, modelled, stored, consumed, integrated and managed to meet strategic business requirements and answer analytical questions
• Pull together data from various sources to integrate into format allowing for analytical consumption
• Manage integration of data for business and creation of data mart to answer business questions, including data warehousing management
• Ensure data through the various data supply chains is secured and any risks associated to privacy is mitigated Define data architecture principles to be adopted by the business in adherence to Information Architecture Framework
• Ensure applicable data product is productionized accordingly to appropriate policies and standards and utilizing the appropriate Group platforms
• Model and assist with driving a data driven culture that values data as an asset with business value
• Lead relevant change and communications functions to drive functional maturity
• Plan and manage performance, talent, succession and culture across function in order to improve performance
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values
• Develop encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across the FRG
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development

Additional Requirements

• Multi-country execution capability – balancing Group standards with local market, regulatory and business needs across Broader Africa.
• Hybrid operating model leadership – managing both Broader Africa centre support and in-country data teams, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities and delivery handshakes.
• Data engineering uplift – enabling countries to build, maintain and optimise pipelines on Group platforms; ensuring consistent engineering and MLOps practices.
• End-to-end data product ownership – driving usage, value realisation, decommissioning low value assets, and defining value SLAs.
• Data landscape visibility – maintaining a complete, current map of data sources, flows and storage across group platforms and country stores.
• Strong governance orientation – supporting country CDAO design, reducing regulatory exposure, and ensuring alignment to privacy, security and IA standards.
• Capability building & talent mobility – uplifting engineering, governance, analytics and data literacy skills through structured development, training and rotation.
• AI enablement and adoption – helping business teams adopt AI/automation tools, improving usage, quality and impact.
• Value first delivery focus – prioritising initiatives by business impact, usage and feasibility, with disciplined de-prioritisation of low value work.
• Country support model clarity – helping define capability/ function operating and support model
• Cultural leadership – modelling a data driven culture, fostering collaboration, and building a Broader Africa Data & Analytics community of practice.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You Have

• Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
• Experience: 6 – 8 years' experience in Data Governance / Information Management.

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.*
03/12/25

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