Advanced Analytics Manager

takealot.com; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer in South Africa is seeking an Advanced Analytics Manager in Cape Town. This key leadership role involves overseeing a team, establishing new analytics methodologies, and ensuring data-driven decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate has expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and a strong grasp of data governance. The role offers a market-related compensation package and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Market-related Total Remuneration Package

Hybrid working model

Mentorship programme

Access to online courses

Social events and team activities

Staff discounts

Birthday leave

Modern tech setup

Confidential counselling services

Free parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Extensive experience working with SQL and programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience in the retail or e-commerce industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the Advanced Analytics strategy aligned with Group Data Strategy.
• Manage advanced analytics initiatives from start to finish.
• Train and mentor team members in analytics methodologies.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Predictive modeling

Machine learning techniques

SQL

Python

R

Data integration frameworks

Data governance

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Advanced analytics platforms

Cloud-based data tools

Job description

Overview

Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Advanced Analytics Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

The Advanced Analytics Manager is a key leadership role within the Engineering Data department, responsible for overseeing a team of data analysts who support various business units across the group of companies. This role will be instrumental in establishing new data analysis methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective data-driven decision-making across the Takealot group. The Advanced Analytics Manager will work closely with BI and Analytical engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery of data analysis outputs through BI systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the Advanced Analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group Data Strategy through the effective use of predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Lead and oversee a team of cross functional analysts, providing support to various business verticals.
• Manage advanced analytics initiatives from start to finish, encompassing problem definition, data analysis, model development, testing, implementation, and ongoing oversight.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and convert them into analytical projects and solutions.
• Establish consistent methodologies for analytics processes, tools, and frameworks to guarantee the scalability, performance, and quality of data products.
• Train and mentor team members, while fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to prioritize analytics workstreams aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Integrate advanced analytics processes with the group data platform and BI systems.
• Ensure adherence to analytics governance standards, data privacy, and compliance policies in all delivered solutions.
• Provide input and strategic direction on adopting emerging technologies in the advanced analytics space.
• Drive cultural change toward analytics adoption and data-informed decision-making across the group.
• Own key data products to ensure that they are catalogued and maintained according to standards.

Skills we need

• Introduce new standards and best practices for analytics and insights across the group.
• Support analysts in their professional development and career path by building their career framework.
• Develop training and upskilling programs to improve general data literacy across the group.
• Create new data product certification standards and drive the adoption.
• Demonstrates knowledge of key business functions and the technologies supporting their analytics and decision making.
• Leads discussions with senior leaders across the business to encourage and enable analytical insights.
• Sets expectations for and reviews management and key stakeholder reports and dashboards.
• Securing substantial business ownership and commitment partnering with data teams guided by Data Mesh principles.
• Holds self and team members accountable for achievements, publicly recognizing successes.

Experience and Qualifications

• Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced Diploma in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees (Master’s/Ph.D.) are highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Extensive experience working with SQL and programming languages such as Python or R
• Skilled with data tools and integration frameworks, especially in cloud-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytics platforms and frameworks.
• A strong grasp of the entire analytics pipeline, from preparing data to deploying data products into production.
• Experience in the retail or e-commerce industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.
• Remote working: Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model.
• Mentorship programme: Learn from experienced colleagues and grow your skills.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Access courses and grow with global industry leaders.
• Good times: Social events and activities with the team.
• Staff discount: Discounts across products.
• Birthday leave: Cake Day on your birthday.
• Right tools, right job: Modern tech setup to suit your preference.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance.
• Free parking: Convenience for commuters.

EEO

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.