Data Governance Analyst at Hollard Insurance

Job Purpose

• The Data Governance Analyst role is primarily focused on establishing and implementing a Data Governance Operating Framework. This framework aims to enhance data governance and data quality by modifying organisational behaviour, policies, standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools, and data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Data Governance Framework, including policies, standards, and controls.
• Establish and maintain governance processes to ensure consistent data management across systems.
• Ensure compliance with data management practices for new systems and applications.
• Define and monitor performance indicators and quality metrics aligned with governance policies.
• Lead and manage stakeholder forums for data owners, stewards, and custodians.
• Develop and execute training plans for data governance roles.
• Evaluate and recommend data governance tools for organisational use.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards to track governance performance.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues such as accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Prevent recurring data quality issues by analyzing user errors and improving user competence.
• Collaborate with system architects to synchronize data across multiple entry points.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA and other data protection laws and frameworks.

Required Knowledge and Experience    
Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of IT and/or Data Governance operations, oversight function, risk measurement, or managed data governance.
• Minimum of 2 years of Data Quality operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supporting data governance initiatives and collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge:

• Demonstrates operational savvy and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Effectively communicates with senior stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently with minimal to moderate supervision across various responsibilities.
• Takes personal ownership of deliverables and drives them to completion independently. Proactively removes blockers and engages with stakeholders to ensure task completion
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and strong project management capabilities.
• Thorough knowledge and operational skills in data governance and data quality.

Skills:

• Manages time and resources effectively to achieve objectives efficiently and on time.
• Utilises verbal, nonverbal, and written communication methods effectively to achieve desired results and present ideas to individuals or groups.
• Understands team dynamics and uses a flexible interpersonal style to contribute to team effectiveness and goal completion.
• Develops and maintains working relationships, networks, and partnerships to achieve business goals through collaboration.
• Encourages innovative approaches to problem-solving and facilitates the acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Provides direction and clarity, encourages development, and measures leaders on their ability to grow and challenge their teams.
• Guides and focuses others in pursuing and achieving work-related objectives.

Educational Requirements    

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Business Administration or Information Technology.
• Relevant certification courses will be an added advantage.

Deadline:13th July,2025