{"id":9674,"date":"2025-05-06T23:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T23:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/data-governance-lead-systems-analyst-senior-quality-assurance-analyst-seni\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T00:24:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T00:24:20","slug":"data-governance-lead-systems-analyst-senior-quality-assurance-analyst-seni","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=9674","title":{"rendered":"Data Governance Lead \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Systems Analyst \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Quality Assurance Analyst \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Software Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<\/p>\n<p>\tThis pivotal role is fundamental for the success of one of the biggest projects that Rank has delivered. \u00a0The successful candidate will look to demonstrate an exceptional energy and drive to deliver outstanding governance of some of Rank\u2019s key data assets in line with our industry leading data platform. \u00a0This is a fantastic opportunity to match our drive and determination for being the best at what we do. \u00a0<br \/>\n\tData Governance has grown significantly in prominence in the data industry. \u00a0For Rank, operating in a heavily regulated industry, \u00a0this has always been the case. \u00a0That is why this role has been created, to ensure this new project has the right level of governance and control to succeed in the project delivery and it\u2019s on-going operation. 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