Lead Data Governance

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016503/ZG

Date posted:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to lead a data transformation at scale? This is a rare opportunity to join South Africa’s market leader in alternative risk transfer solutions and take ownership of building a best-in-class Data Management and Analytics Centre of Excellence. In this role, you will shape enterprise-wide data governance and analytics strategies that deliver measurable business value.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is the leading provider of cell captive and alternative risk transfer solutions, enabling organisations to manage risk more effectively and innovate with confidence. Their unique structures allow clients to operate their own insurance products within a secure, ring-fenced environment — without the complexity of establishing a licensed insurer.

This role offers genuine strategic influence. You’ll embed a data-driven culture across the organisation, guide senior decision-making, and work with modern cloud-based technologies in a progressive, future-focused environment.

This is a senior leadership position where your expertise will directly shape the future of data, analytics, and governance across the enterprise. You’ll define standards, influence investment decisions, and ensure data is trusted, compliant, and commercially valuable.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and drive the enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy, aligned to business objectives
Lead and embed robust data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks across all business units
Establish and enforce data architecture standards to ensure consistency, transparency, and scalability
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing data and analytics team, fostering accountability and collaboration
Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business priorities into scalable data solutions

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

8+ years’ experience in data, analytics, or technology roles within insurance, banking, or telecommunications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a people leadership role
Proven success bridging business and technology to deliver enterprise-wide data initiatives

Skills

Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Synapse, SQL, and data integration platforms
Solid understanding of South African data governance, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to execute analytics use cases and lead effective data governance frameworks

Non-Negotiables:

Proven track record in implementing enterprise-scale data governance and analytics frameworks
Ability to influence at executive level and drive change across complex organisations

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