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Pretoria: Information Governance Manager

Information Governance Manager

Posted on 2025-04-02

Category It Computing Software
Location Tshwane  /  Pretoria

Job Summary

Requirements Bachelors Degree in Information Security, Data Management or related discipline A minimum of 5 years working experience within an Information Technology environment At least 7 years proven experience in Information Governance, Data Protection or Compliance roles with a focus on functional responsibilities Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks across large or complex organizations, ideally with a focus on data regulations (eg. DAMA-DMBOK, POPIA, ECTA) Hands-on experience in data governance tools and technologies, as well as managing information assets, data quality, and data lifecycle management process Experience in regulatory compliance and managing audits related to IG, cybersecurity, and data protection Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading initiatives related to data stewardship, risk management and data quality Key Performance Areas Improve and maintain the Information Governance framework, aligning with industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 38500, DAMA-DMBOK, POPIA) Maintain policies and procedures related to data governance, data security and data privacy Coordinate with key divisions to improvement the IG framework across the organisation Regularly review and update governance policies to reflect evolving regulatory requirements, business needs, and technological advancements Ensure that roles and responsibilities for data ownership, custodianship and stewardship are clearly defined and communicated Develop and implement data and information protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new project of systems Conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with data regulations and internal policies Coordinate training programs to raise awareness of data and information management and compliance requirements across the organisation Act as the primary point of contact for data-related inquiries from external or internal auditors Identify and assess risks associated with the organisations information assets and governance practices Develop risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of data breaches or governance failures Implement and manage data and information risk assessment processes, including the classification of data based on its sensitivity and risk level Compile reports on IG risks and mitigation efforts for senior management and relevant committees Ensure that data stewards are appointed and trained across departments to manage data accuracy and integrity Improve processes for data quality monitoring, including regular data audits and exception reporting Work with departments to resolve data quality issues and ensure that data is fit for business purposes Mature data lifecycle management practices to ensure the appropriate retention, archival and deletion of data Collaborate with the ICT security team to ensure that data governance policies are aligned with cybersecurity strategies and protocols Ensure that data access controls, encryption standards and security measures are in place to protect sensitive information Participate in security incident response teams to address data-related breaches or threats

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