Master Data Officer Western Cape

Shoprite Group of Companies is actively recruiting for a Master Data Officer position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 1 - 2 years • Educational Background: Diploma or equivalent • Industry Focus: Data / Business / Analysis / Ai • Location Preference: in Western Cape

The Master Data Officer position is an important role within the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Data / Business / Analysis / Ai offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Master Data Officer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 - 2 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Diploma • Specific achievements in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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About the role    

The role of the Master Data Officer is to be the first line support to the Divisional offices as well as the Home Office teams, where the role is responsible to support with SAP / Arch data administrative services and ensuring that the team can accurately process and transact information. The role will support the divisional offices with extracting transacting reports for daily, weekly & monthly reporting purposes. A critical function of this role is to identify and flag any SAP / Arch data issues and ensure it adheres to all data governance processes.

What you'll do    

Propose new articles and monitor their creation progress in alignment with established SLAs. Ensure accurate assignment of articles to Regions and OK Banners to optimise

Detect and log data quality issues to uphold Shoprite's standards for consistency and reliability. Flag and address any abnormalities in the data to maintain its integrity.

Verify the absence of similar articles before listing to prevent duplications.

Log IT and data-related incidents using the correct platform for timely resolution. Identify and assist in resolving business data quality issues to minimise operational disruptions.

Extract and generate reports for Home Office Buyers daily, weekly, and monthly to support decision-making processes.

Act as the first line of support for divisional offices, addressing support-related requirements promptly to facilitate smooth business transactions. Provide support for data-related projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring successful implementation and post-go-live support.

Uphold data business governance and rules to support operational processes effectively. Assist in communicating data quality requirements and guide stakeholders on data management practices to ensure adherence.

Identify root causes of quality non-conformance and assist in implementing best practices for data management. Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

What you bring    

Grade 12 with relevant and demonstrable experience – (essential) Diploma or Degree in IT, Finance, or relevant – (essential) +1 year in a Systems master data or similar role – (essential) +1 year SAP retail experience – (essential) Technical awareness, e.g., master data management, data management principles and practices – (essential) Working knowledge of data quality principles and root cause analysis – (essential) Knowledge of how to control data standards - (essential) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 – Outlook, Word, Excel (essential)

Closing Date    

2026/08/25