Data Analytics Manager - Cape Town - Extremely Attractive PA

E-Merge It Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Analytics Manager to lead a high-impact analytics team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong SQL skills, and the ability to translate data into business strategies. This full-time role offers the chance to drive impactful decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in commercial environments, telecoms experience valued.
• Proven track record in analytics modelling, report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-impact analytics team shaping strategy through data-driven decision-making.
• Translating complex data into actionable insights that unlock growth and efficiency.
• Building advanced reporting models and dashboards.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualization

Power BI

Adobe Analytics

Regression Analysis

Data Mining

Education

Bachelor’s in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics

Tools

AWS SageMaker

Tableau

AutoML

Job description

Introduction

Numbers are easy. Stories are hard. We're looking for a Data Analytics Manager who can do both. Someone who can crunch the numbers, spot the patterns and then turn that insight into a strategy the business can actually use.

If SQL is your second language dashboards are your playground and you've got the leadership skills to inspire a team while influencing execs, this one is calling your name.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading a high‑impact analytics team shaping strategy through data‑driven decision‑making.
• Translating complex data into actionable insights that unlock growth and efficiency.
• Building advanced reporting models and dashboards that tell stories, not just show numbers.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to make data the heartbeat of decision‑making.
• Driving adoption of cloud data platforms (AWS, Microsoft Salesforce Data Cloud).
• Using AutoML and BI tools like Power BI and AWS SageMaker to scale insights.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics (postgraduate/Actuarial/Maths & Stats a big plus).
• 10 years experience in commercial environments; telecoms experience is highly valued.
• Proven track record in analytics modelling, report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong SQL chops and database experience.
• Leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Bonus points for knowledge of change management and customer UX reviews.

Why you’ll love it

This isnt just a keep‑the‑lights‑on analytics role. Youll be driving the way the business thinks, competes and grows with the freedom to experiment, lead and deliver insights that change the game.

Key Skills

Adobe Analytics, Data Analytics, SQL, Attribution Modeling, Power BI, R, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Tableau, Data Mining, SAS, Analytics

Reference Number

GZ60785

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

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