COO (Data Science)

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a COO specializing in Data Science in Stellenbosch. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in data and analytics, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with various data science tools. The candidate will lead initiatives to enhance data-driven solutions and improve business processes in a dynamic environment. On-site availability is required five days a week.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field of study.
• At least ten years of experience in data, analytics, data science, software development, or engineering.
• Experience in people management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration of various software systems.
• Collaborate with teams to enable data-driven solutions.
• Support informed decision-making through analytics.

Skills

Data analysis

People management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Google Analytics

CRM Software

Job description

COO (Data Science) position available in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a high-performance, service-driven group that prides itself on attracting the finest talent, you will find yourself in an environment buzzing with energy, where smart, motivated people collaborate to deliver the best data and technology solutions.
• Will also coordinate the integration of various software systems and collaborate with teams across business units and countries to enable data-driven solutions, improve business processes, and support informed decision-making.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant field of study, such as data science, statistics, engineering, or computer science
• At least ten years’ experience in relevant fields, including data, analytics, data science, software development, and/or engineering
• Experience in people management and leadership
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Advanced understanding of BI and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics)
• Familiarity with data science tools and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, pandas) as well as database languages
• Knowledge of data pipelines and data integrations
• Proven experience in building a data strategy and executing projects, including data science and AI applications
• Experience managing technology projects and product development
• Ability to identify and communicate value-adding, data-driven insights to influence marketing, e-commerce, and broader business decisions
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Availability to work on-site, five days per week
• Knowledge of GDPR and POPIA, with experience implementing compliance measures across business operations
• Experience in e-commerce
• Proactive, creative, and able to take initiative