- Maintenance and governance of all centralised master data records.
- Standardisation of master data structures and naming conventions.
- Ongoing data cleansing and integrity management.
Data Quality & Compliance
- Data quality monitoring and validation.
- Perform monthly and periodic master data reviews, audits and reconciliations for completeness, consistency and compliance.
- Monitor data quality, investigate exceptions and drive corrective actions using data management tools.
Data Governance & Controls
- Enforcement of master data controls and approval workflows.
- Alignment and standardisation of MIS Master Data Standard Operating Procedures and processes.
Business Process & Stakeholder Support
- Coordination of data requirements across divisions.
- Facilitation of standardising business processes within master data practices.
- Act as a liaison between business and MIS teams on master data topics, helping align data, processes and priorities.
Systems, Operational and Service Support
- Support system implementations, projects and upgrades from a master data perspective.
- Provide business support through the Service Desk for master data-related queries.
- Resolve master data-related issues and user queries, ensuring timely and effective support to stakeholders.
- Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in a Master Data, Data Quality, Data Governance, or similar data administration role.
- Experience working with ERP systems and large data sets.
- Experience within the Poultry Industry or FMCG environment will be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of master data management, data quality, and governance principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Leadership and Behavioral Competencies
- High attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively across departments and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong organisational skills with a focus on governance and compliance.
- Availability to provide support outside normal business hours when required.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Passion for clean, well-controlled data and continuous improvement.
- A structured, process-driven mindset and comfort owning deadlines and deliverables in a busy operational environment.
- Strong relationship-building ability across all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence in documenting procedures, suggesting enhancements and improving control and efficiency.
- Integrity, accountability and sound judgement in decision-making.
- Adaptability and resilience to perform effectively in a dynamic operational environment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong data and business acumen, with the ability to understand how master data impacts business performance.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- A hands-on approach and operational mindset.
- The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
- A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence in data and systems.