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Matlhakane Joseph Mareme

@matlhakanejosephmare

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Experienced SAP Master Data Specialist and Maintenance Planner.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values data integrity and offers opportunities for professional growth in data management.

I am a self-motivated and determined individual with over 10 years of experience in Procurement Material Master Data across various industry sectors. My journey has been marked by leadership roles that have shaped my professional outlook and etiquette. I hold a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and am SAP Certified in Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6, specializing in Material Management. My expertise lies in data stewardship, governance, and ensuring data quality, which I believe is crucial for operational excellence.

In my current role as a Solution Owner for Data Management at Illovo Sugar Africa, I focus on data profiling, governance standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to establish a single source of truth for master data. My previous experiences at Anglo American Platinum and the South African Reserve Bank have further honed my skills in data integration, analysis, and training. I am passionate about problem-solving and thrive in environments that challenge me to think outside the box while maintaining a keen eye for detail.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Solution Owner: Data Management & ECM

Illovo Sugar Africa

Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)

Performed data profiling to identify and remedy quality issues, collaborating with functional data stewards and the data migration team. Facilitated the development and refinement of governance standards, policies, and guidelines for master data across the organization.

Data Profiler Data Governance Data Quality Data Migration Training

Integration Maintenance SAP System Superuser

Anglo American Platinum Mine

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managed SAP master data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity for production efficiency and product quality. Developed and enforced data standards, collaborated on data integration, and analyzed data to support decision-making.

SAP Data Governance Data Integration Data Analysis Troubleshooting

Senior Reference Data & Master Data Specialist

South African Reserve Bank

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Developed and maintained a standardized approach for managing the Bank’s Reference data, ensuring a single point of reference for critical information. Collaborated with business units to address master and reference data requirements, monitoring and reporting on data quality levels.

Data Quality Data Governance

Business Associate Advisory Manager: MDM

Accenture

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Managed urgent and non-urgent market requests, serving as the domain data steward and SME for SAP Material, Service, and Vendor Master Data Management. Ensured data accuracy, standardization, and adherence to policies, providing guidance on buying strategies.

SAP Materials Management

Data Steward

SASOL

Mar 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Managed the Master Data Governance Office, ensuring high-quality master data for efficient business processes and decision-making. Developed data object governance standards, mitigated risks, and led master data projects.

Data Governance Data Quality Risk Mitigation Business Process

Data Steward: Organizational Structures

Dimension Data

Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)

Managed client master data, ensuring its availability, reliability, and consistency to support organizational activities. Participated in testing, problem resolution, and data migration projects from Legacy SAP to S2A Global template.

Client Master Data Data Validation Data Migration SAP S2A Integration Testing

Master Data Analyst

Business Connexion

Nov 2014 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Coordinated, maintained, and approved master data entries, ensuring quality output and process standardization. Supported SAP MDM and ECC maintenance, and investigated business processes and information usage.

SAP ECC Business Process Analysis Data Quality Reporting Cost Management

Material Technical Codification & Cataloguer

Accenture

Dec 2012 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Coordinated spare parts management, MRO inventory cataloguing, and data enrichment. Updated SAP inventory catalogue, created new spare parts, and conducted data cleansing activities.

Data Enrichment

Material Service Codifier Officer

LONMIN

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 5 months)

Created and maintained structured data for materials, vendors, and service masters within a formal cataloguing system. Ensured adherence to cataloguing guidelines and standards, and provided guidance and feedback to other cataloguers.

And Guidance)Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tshwane South College Of Engineering

National Diploma, Electrical Engineering

Completed a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, focusing on core subjects such as Communication Electronics, Computer Principles, Digital Electronics, and Industrial Electronics. Gained foundational knowledge in electrical systems and their applications.

Dansa International College

Senior Certificate, General Studies

Achieved a Senior Certificate (Matric) with subjects including English First Language, Afrikaans Second Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physical Science, and Geography. Developed a strong academic foundation across various disciplines.

MERSETA (Olifansfontein Trade Test Centre)

Trade Test Certificate, Electromechanician

Obtained a Millwright (Electromechanician) trade test certificate from MERSETA (Olifansfontein Trade Test Centre). This certification signifies proficiency in electromechanical systems and maintenance.

SAP Academy

SAP Certified Application Associate, Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6

Achieved SAP Global Certification as an Application Associate in Procurement with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6. This certification demonstrates expertise in SAP procurement processes and material management.