INFORMATION GOVERNANCE MANAGER

Location: The Offices Complex, Corner MR103 Road & Swaki Street, Ezulwini, H103
Company: First National Bank (FNB) Eswatini
Job Type: Full Time

JOB PURPOSE

The Information Governance Manager is responsible for leading the identification, assessment, and mitigation of information-related risks across the organisation. The role develops and maintains the information risk management framework, embeds governance practices across the business, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and supports the execution of the Bank’s information governance strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of information-related risks across the organisation.
• Own and maintain the enterprise-wide data risk register.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of information risk controls.
• Develop and maintain the information risk management framework aligned with regulatory requirements and business risk appetite.
• Conduct regular risk assessments on information assets, processes, and third-party data handling.
• Advise business units on mitigating data privacy, security, and compliance risks.
• Coordinate incident response relating to information risk events, including data breaches and policy violations.
• Report key risk indicators (KRIs) and emerging threats to senior management and governance committees.
• Embed risk management practices into information governance initiatives and projects.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal reviews.
• Educate stakeholders on governance principles and best practices.
• Partner with FSR Information Governance teams to establish Group standards.
• Contribute to the implementation of the information governance strategy.
• Drive governance maturity through metrics, roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify governance requirements and implement standards, policies, and processes.
• Integrate governance into business operations.
• Measure and report on governance KPIs.
• Provide governance advisory support to business stakeholders.
• Deliver governance training and awareness programmes.
• Continuously optimise governance processes across business units.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in information governance, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of information risk, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, risk management practices, and data protection principles.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive governance initiatives across multiple business units.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the FirstRand Careers Portal.

Apply here:
https://firstrand.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FRB/details/Information-Governance-Manager_R51835?locationCountry=bbc94efce1eb471881e82f61629ac52d&primaryLocation=34b63f53a03b10018b21a31759900000

CLOSING DATE

24 July 2026

Important Note

• Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
• Appointments will be made in line with the FirstRand Group Employment Equity Plan.
• The Bank encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Disability disclosure is voluntary and will be treated confidentially.