MIS Systems Data Administrator at Astral Foods Ltd

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Master Data Management

• Maintenance and governance of all centralised master data records.
• Standardisation of master data structures and naming conventions.
• Ongoing data cleansing and integrity management.

Data Quality & Compliance

• Data quality monitoring and validation.
• Perform monthly and periodic master data reviews, audits and reconciliations for completeness, consistency and compliance.
• Monitor data quality, investigate exceptions and drive corrective actions using data management tools.

Data Governance & Controls

• Enforcement of master data controls and approval workflows.
• Alignment and standardisation of MIS Master Data Standard Operating Procedures and processes.

Business Process & Stakeholder Support

• Coordination of data requirements across divisions.
• Facilitation of standardising business processes within master data practices.
• Act as a liaison between business and MIS teams on master data topics, helping align data, processes and priorities.

Systems, Operational and Service Support

• Support system implementations, projects and upgrades from a master data perspective.
• Provide business support through the Service Desk for master data-related queries.
• Resolve master data-related issues and user queries, ensuring timely and effective support to stakeholders.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Experience in a Master Data, Data Quality, Data Governance, or similar data administration role.
• Experience working with ERP systems and large data sets.
• Experience within the Poultry Industry or FMCG environment will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of master data management, data quality, and governance principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Leadership and Behavioral Competencies

• High attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on governance and compliance.
• Availability to provide support outside normal business hours when required.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Passion for clean, well-controlled data and continuous improvement.
• A structured, process-driven mindset and comfort owning deadlines and deliverables in a busy operational environment.
• Strong relationship-building ability across all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in documenting procedures, suggesting enhancements and improving control and efficiency.
• Integrity, accountability and sound judgement in decision-making.
• Adaptability and resilience to perform effectively in a dynamic operational environment.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong data and business acumen, with the ability to understand how master data impacts business performance.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• A hands-on approach and operational mindset.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence in data and systems.