Associate Data Steward

JOB DESCRIPTIONPrepare 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 thereofJOB REQUIREMENTSA 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.