Ops Specialist: Data Management

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit CFO Department

Enterprise Performance Enablement

Job grade/level S6

Core Description

Ensures data integrity in key systems as well as maintaining the processes to support data management, data governance and data quality.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Support, embed and maintain decision support or, data management solutions. 
• Manage all identified sources of data.
• Create, deliver, and maintain sustainable Data Management and Data Governance practices, artefacts, projects, solutions, and outcomes in collaboration with teams, technologies and processes; in accordance with regulations; both internal and external through documented processes.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders, users, customers, vendors, peers, experts, stewards, team and other, both internal and externally, towards successful outcomes, as a trusted advisor in addition to training and support.
• Document and report all activities/ artefacts in lieu of positive outcomes in support of strategic/informed decision making and ensure all is current and easily accessible to all.
• Streamline, standardise, and automate Business Processes, Standards, Operations and Outcomes in lieu of fit for purpose and best practice,
• Perform all Data related activities including but not limited to requirements analysis, assessment, profiling, standardisation, enrichment, mapping, scrubbing, massaging, reporting, and drafting, presenting, and maintaining related artefacts.
   

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Impactful CommunicationData GovernanceData ManagementDigital TransformationProblem solving

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job MatchCoping with pressures & setbacksPresenting and Communicating informationDelivering Results & Meeting customer expectationsAchieving personal work goals & objectivesAdhering to principles and values

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in IT/Computer Science or related fieldOR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

•Three (3) years working experience in data management and governance, preferably with exposure to the full IT function.

OR 

•Five (5) years working experience, in data management and governance, preferably with exposure to the full IT function.  
 

Certifications

DAMA

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control

0

Level of Engagement Engagement with all levels within the organisation.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Ability to work extended /long hours as and when requiredValid Drivers licenseRequired to travel locally

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Non-BillableHybrid Remote Worker