Data Head

Job Description
Hello Future Data Head

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

The role entails, developing 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).

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

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You Have

• BSc. Degree in Management Information System
• 8 Years experience in Data Governance and Information Management
• Minimum 8 years people management

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*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.*
21/11/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.