Cape Town: Data Steward posted by InfoBluePrint Services

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Job Summary

Job Title: Data Steward

Contract Type: Contract

Location: Cape Town CBD

We are currently seeking a dynamic and hands-on individual to join our client`s team as a Data Steward on a contract basis.

As a Data Steward, you will be responsible for the following key areas:

1. Data Quality and Cataloguing:

   • Actively participate in the provision of data stewardship services with a primary focus on improving Data Quality and efficient data cataloguing.
   • Collaborate with business units to identify, prioritize, and define Critical Data Elements (CDEs).

2. Data Quality Rules:

   • Define Data Quality (DQ) rules in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence to data quality standards.
   • Implement mechanisms for DQ reporting indicators and develop efficient monitoring and reporting processes.

3. Automation of DQ Assessment:

   • Lead the automation efforts for Data Quality assessment, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate insights into the quality of data.

4. DQ Remediation Workflows:

   • Define and implement Data Quality remediation workflows, actively engaging with business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and IT Data Custodians.

5. DQ Prevention Mechanisms:

   • Develop and implement preventive measures to enhance Data Quality, working closely with relevant teams to embed DQ prevention mechanisms.

6. Stakeholder Engagement:

   • Establish and maintain ongoing engagement with Business SMEs, IT Data Custodians, and the Group Data Governance team.
   • Ensure alignment in the implementation of data policies and standards, including ML Model Governance.

7. Hands-on Business Unit Support:

   • Act as a `Doer` within assigned Business Units, working closely with the business to assess and improve the quality of data.
   • Define business metadata and actively contribute to data improvement initiatives, ensuring a hands-on approach.

8. Documentation:

   • Maintain comprehensive documentation of data quality processes, rules, and workflows.
   • Provide regular updates and reports on the status of data quality initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Management, Business).
• Proven experience in a hands-on Data Steward or similar role, actively involved in improving data quality.
• Strong understanding of Data Quality principles and methodologies.
• Experience with data cataloguing tools and practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ML Model Governance is a plus.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for data quality improvement and hands-on experience in data stewardship, we invite you to apply for this contract position.

Note: Please include your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications.

Data Steward position available in Western Cape, Cape Town. This job position was posted by InfoBluePrint Services. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-06-09 at 13:09:05 in the Retail category

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