Enterprise Metadata Analyst

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition SpecialistREQ140792 - Keabetswe ModiseClosing Date: 18 November 2025Job FamilyInformation TechnologyCareer StreamDataLeadership PipelineManager of Self ProfessionalJob PurposeTo ensure that data assets are accurately built and continuously maintained through the discipline of metadata management to deliver simplistic, standardised and user-friendly data terms and definitions that underpin the data landscapes. Responsible for executing on Metadata strategies in line with Enterprise Data Management policies and frameworks.Job Responsibilities Cataloguing of metadata (glossary, technical, business and operational) for all critical data elements across clusters. Identifying, logging, escalating, root cause analysis and the resolution of metadata issues in support of the resolution of metadata issues. Create and maintain process flows and data flows of critical business processes for documentation purposes. Integrate metadata in the approved metadata tools ensuring metadata standards, procedures and guidelines are adhered to. Monitor the ongoing assessment of metadata and processes to ensure defects and business process inefficiencies are identified. Metadata reporting: Create and provision reports based on the outcomes of monitoring metadata to ensure all stakeholders are informed of its completeness. Ensure the ongoing promotion of metadata services through effective communication, metadata training and change management through the creation of handbooks and manuals, formal training sessions etc. throughout Nedbank. Ensure that minimum metadata requirements to be met by all clusters are set. Use of Ab Initio to create metadata and create a view of all metadata across the enterprise Attend relevant sessions to drive adoption of metadata management best practices Stay abreast of industry trends and developments Understanding of data quality management in order to support the wider team Job Responsibilities ContinueStakeholder engagementReporting writingData Process flow documentationData cataloguingData contracts/standards writingPolicy interpretation and implementationProject managementInterpret Data/System Architecture diagramsEssential Qualifications - NQF LevelAdvanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification BSc Information Science/Systems, BCom Informatics Essential Certifications DAMA certified data management professional (CDMP) or similar data management certification Preferred Certifications Process engineering, process optimisation, Business analysis Minimum Experience Level10 years’ experience, most of which should be in financial sectorData manipulation experienceSolid understanding of metadata and data lineageBasic knowledge of programming languagesUnderstanding of Data Governance PrinciplesTechnical / Professional KnowledgeRelevant software and systems knowledge Ab Initio Metadata Hub Metadata management Data Lineage Data Governance Business Analysis Behavioural CompetenciesAdaptability Communication Decision Making Stress Tolerance Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566