(1917) Information Governance Specialist x2 - BSTD

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to improve data governance and security maturity levels within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group to support reliable decision-making, appropriate data use and data protection.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Assess data governance and security maturity levels within the SARB Group against best practices.

• Develop standards, guidelines, processes and procedures for data governance and security within the SARB Group.

• Develop and promote data governance and security awareness across the organisation to ensure the appropriate use of business information.

• Contribute to the development of the SARB data strategy and monitor progress in its implementation.

• Define data governance, security measures and metrics to support reliable decision-making and appropriate data use.

• Monitor, measure and report on data stewardship levels to ensure the appropriate use of data.

• Enable the improvement of data governance and security capability by developing relevant stakeholders in all aspects of data governance and security.

• Play an oversight role in the remediation of data governance and security issues as well as in the development of a data security management plan.

• Develop and manage stakeholder relations effectively to promote data governance and security awareness across the organisation and support reliable decision-making and appropriate data use.

   

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent qualification; and
• five to eight years’ experience in the field of data management.

The following would be an added advantage:

·      a relevant data governance and security certification (e.g. CDMP Associate).

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:

• enterprise information management (EIM) strategy;

• EIM legislation and governance, risk and compliance;

• information governance;

• EIM reporting;

• industry, organisational and business awareness; and

• continued learning and/or professional development.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.