Senior Manager-Data Governance

3 days ago


Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa Samaha Consulting Full time R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per year

Educational qualifications


• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business

Administration, or related field.


• Master's Degree in Data Governance, Data Management, or MBA (preferred).

Relevant experience


• "8–12 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information quality

roles.


• Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks in complex, regulated

environments (e.g., financial services, fintech, telecoms).


• Strong stakeholder engagement across business, risk, legal, compliance, and technical teams.


• Familiarity with data regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, BCBS 239) and enterprise data

management principles (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM)."

Required certifications


• Preferred:

o Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – DAMA

o DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)

Key responsibilities


• Lead the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, including policies, roles, stewardship,

and standards.


• Define and enforce data quality metrics, KPIs, and remediation processes.


• Oversee metadata management, data lineage, and cataloguing tools.


• Partner with legal, risk, and compliance on regulatory data obligations.


• Chair or support data governance councils and stakeholder working groups.


• Embed governance into platforms, data products, and operational processes.


• Promote data ownership and stewardship culture across business domains.

Work location


• Hybrid



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