Master Data Specialist - Department of Agriculture

POST 15/03: MASTER DATA SPECIALIST 

REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/334

DUTIES:          

• Lead data governance function in the Special Master of Labour Tenants (SMLT).
• Ensure the maintenance of appropriate data management documentation in line with applicable methodologies and good practice.
• Design, implement and maintain data input registry to improve data capture audit trail. 
• Promote the vision, mission, and values of the SMLT. Be an active participant at the Special Master War room. 
• Prepare weekly activity reports (WAR).
• Execute other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with relevant third parties.
• Support the development, enhancement, consolidation and maintenance of disparate datasets.
• Perform extracting, importing and exporting of data as necessary. Assist with ongoing data architecture processes and governance.
• Regularly conduct data integrity testing, and validating routines.
• Evaluate datasets for consistency, completeness, accuracy, reliability and reasonableness.
• Audit data regularly to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Perform data reconciliations to identify data anomalies.
• Interact with relevant stakeholders regularly to obtain data for new and existing requirements.
• Escalate data issues needing process re-engineering to supervisor.
• Proactively identify and manage data integrity dependencies, risk issues and possible impediments with cross-functional teams as appropriate.

• Participate in relevant initiatives across multiple functional areas and regions.
• Audit data regularly and ensure continuous data integrity.
• Execute changes to master data as approved by the designated superior.
• Perform system monitoring and user management-related activities.
• Perform mass updates as required.
• Regularly present data management updates at the Special Master War room meetings and or as required.
• Develop process improvements for data management activities.
• Regularly perform data analysis using statistical tools.
• Generate data reports periodically for management and other stakeholders.
• Timeously address any issues, questions and problems raised as required.
• Regularly perform data management activities according to agreed schedule.
• Regularly back up and ensure the security of master dataset(s).
• Create an appropriate database for storing data dictionaries and troubleshooting problems.
• Execute all regular data management routines and processes necessary to maintain the integrity of operations records and database(s).
• Assist in the preparation of data reports, training materials, business presentations, publications, stakeholder engagement collaterals and other educational materials.
• Operationalise data management functions by establishing required systems, manuals and operational procedures.
• Train designated staff and other stakeholders as necessary on applicable data management activities.
• Assist in defining standard operating procedures, process flows and related documentation.
• Assist in performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis in conjunction with the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. Perform data analysis of key problem areas to assist in root cause analysis. 
• Perform data interrogation routines as required to extract insights and or provide management with data integrity profiles.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Computers / Information Technology). Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level.
• 5 years of relevant Information Communication Technology experience, inclusive of at least 2 years of demonstrable database management experience.

Job-related knowledge:

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as well as the knowledge of mass claims processing.

Job-related skills:

• Strong analytical (mathematical and statistical knowledge) and some stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), reporting and influencing skills.
• Operational-level stakeholder management skills.
• Strong competence and advanced skills in standard software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Microsoft Teams are essential.
• Good knowledge of the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 1996.

SALARY: R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of the package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS). (Contract appointment ending 31 December 2024)

CENTRE: Office of The Special Master of Labour Tenants: Gauteng (Pretoria)

ENQUIRIES: Mr R Khanzi Tel No: (012) 407 4091 / 060 525 6516