Associate Data Steward

About the position

To act as a Data Steward and provide support to the Information Management function with regard to the management and oversight of data and information assets to provide business with high-quality and consistently accessible data and information.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare and provide accurate and reliable data and information in support of strategic decisions. 
• Create and maintain business metadata for published data sources to ensure that it is easily discoverable and meaningful to information consumers. 
• Create and maintain consistent metadata in a manner that allows for a clear and unambiguous data definition and meets legislative, quality and security requirements.
• Acquire new data sources to enable effective departmental decision making.
• Prepare relevant data for appropriate consumers in the company and relevant stakeholders and monitor the published data sources for usage, relevance and quality feedback.
• Ensure that the assigned data element is current and does not conflict with other data elements in the metadata registry and ensure the consistency in data usage across various systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve data integrity and quality issues.
• Propose and implement the refinement and continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods and processes in own area.
• Stay current with developments in all functional areas relevant to information management and ensure the appropriate application thereof

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A Diploma in either Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent NQF 6 qualification; 
• Two to five years’ experience in any of the relevant data management disciplines such as data governance, metadata management, master data management, business intelligence and data development; and 
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Certified Data Steward) will be an added advantage.

Desired Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• • Innovation and creativity
• Strong Communication Skills