Our client is recruiting for an ICT Senior Data Governance Specialist (MS Purview) on a six (6) month fixed-term contract aligned to the operational requirements of the ICT Division.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, configuration, and management of Microsoft Purview as part of enterprise data governance initiatives.
- Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and policies aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements.
- Design and implement data cataloging, classification, lineage, and policy management to enhance data discoverability and compliance.
- Collaborate with business units and technical teams to define data ownership, stewardship roles, and metadata management processes.
- Develop and manage data quality rules, dashboards, and monitoring processes to ensure integrity, consistency, and reliability of data.
- Drive data classification initiatives to support compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and other data protection legislation.
- Develop comprehensive training materials, documentation, and user guides for Microsoft Purview and related governance practices.
- Conduct training and awareness sessions to build data governance capability across business and IT teams.
- Monitor and report on data governance KPIs, maturity levels, and program effectiveness, ensuring alignment to organisational strategy.
- Partner with data security, audit, and compliance teams to ensure alignment between governance and data protection frameworks.
Qualification Requirements:
- A Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or a related discipline (NQF level 6 or higher).
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
- Certification in Data Management or Governance (e.g., CDMP, DAMA, DCAM) will be advantageous.
- Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview implementation and administration.
- Strong knowledge of data governance principles (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM).
- Experience in data quality management, metadata management, and data catalog maintenance.
- Exposure to Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake) and modern data platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead governance projects across business and IT environments.
Skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
- Excellent understanding of data governance, compliance, and quality frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Azure data technologies and governance processes.
- Exceptional communication and documentation abilities, including translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Effective stakeholder and relationship management across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong project management and coordination abilities.
- High levels of professional integrity and attention to detail.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, fairness, ethics, and confidentiality.
- Innovation: Introduces creative and modern solutions to improve governance processes.
- Excellence Orientation: Strives for quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaboration: Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Member-Centric Approach: Focused on supporting Scheme members through effective data governance.
- Analytical Thinking: Applies structured problem-solving and critical analysis to complex challenges.
- Adaptability: Remains effective in a rapidly evolving technological environment.
- Communication: Clearly conveys complex governance principles and technical topics.