Sandton: SAP MDG Lead posted by Blue Pearl PTY LTD

Requirements

Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate SAP Master Data Governance (C_MDG_xxx) (preferred).
SAP S/4HANA certification (advantageous).
Data Management or Governance certifications (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, CDMP) advantageous.
Project Management certification (SAP Activate, PMP, or PRINCE2) beneficial.
Mandatory
Minimum years 6 -8 + of hands-on experience with SAP MDG.
1. Proven experience in implementing and managing MDG for key domains:
Business Partner
Customer
Supplier
Finance (GL accounts, cost centres)
Material Master (if applicable)
2. SAP S/4HANA Experience
At least 23 years working with SAP S/4HANA, especially in MDG on S/4HANA environments.
Familiarity with data model extensions, UI configurations, and workflow management in S/4.
3. Banking Industry Experience
Minimum 3 years working in a regulated banking or financial services environment.
Experience with customer and vendor master data governance, KYC compliance, and financial master data controls. Data Governance &
Quality
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality rules, and validation mechanisms.
Experience implementing centralized governance, decentralized maintenance, and data replication strategies.
4. Integration & Technical Knowledge
Experience integrating MDG with:
SAP ECC/S/4HANA
Non-SAP systems
SAP Data Services, SLT, or MDG Consolidation
Familiarity with Fiori apps, BRF+, and workflow configuration.
5. Compliance & Audit
Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR) and audit controls in banking.
Experience supporting internal and external audits related to master data.
6. Project Leadership
Experience leading MDG implementation or enhancement projects.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with business, IT, and compliance stakeholders.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
Strong communication skills for engaging with data owners, business units, and executive leadership.
Ability to translate governance requirements into technical solutions