Data and Analytics Lead

Afrizan People Intelligence; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Gauteng, South Africa is looking for an experienced Data and Analytics Lead to manage and guide a high-performing team of BI developers. This role requires strong expertise in modern data platforms such as Power BI and Azure and involves overseeing the delivery of strategic data solutions across the organization. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in data engineering and analytics with proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in BI data engineering or analytics roles with leadership experience.
• Proven delivery of end-to-end solutions using Power BI, Databricks, Azure Data Lake and Synapse.
• Strong skills in SQL dimensional modelling (Kimball) and ETL / ELT pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and manage a team of full stack BI developers.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of data pipelines and reports.
• Drive consolidation of fragmented reporting into governed reusable data products.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Data Mining

Education

BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or Statistics

Masters in Informatics

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Lake

Azure Synapse

Job description

Job Description

Are you a data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise analytics in a fast-paced evolving environment

A prominent client is seeking a Data and Analytics Lead to drive the delivery of strategic data solutions across the organisation. This is a key leadership role responsible for guiding a high‑performing team of BI developers overseeing technical delivery and executing a modern data hub strategy.

This opportunity is perfect for a hands‑on data professional with strong architectural vision experience leading teams and a passion for enabling data‑driven decision‑making through modern platforms such as Power BI, Databricks and Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coach and manage a team of full stack BI developers (data engineering and reporting)
• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of data pipelines dimensional modelling and Power BI reports
• Drive consolidation of fragmented reporting into governed reusable data products
• Implement and enforce development standards including documentation version control and testing
• Ensure solutions are aligned with modern data architecture patterns and governance policies
• Manage agile delivery processes and align sprint outcomes with strategic business priorities
• Engage stakeholders across business units to ensure adoption of self‑service analytics
• Support the Head of Data and Analytics in operationalising the enterprise data vision

Key Requirements

• BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or Statistics (Masters in Informatics advantageous)
• 810 years in BI data engineering or analytics roles with leadership experience
• Proven delivery of end‑to‑end solutions using Power BI, Databricks, Azure Data Lake and Synapse
• Strong skills in SQL dimensional modelling (Kimball) and ETL / ELT pipelines
• Familiar with CI / CD practices and Git-based version control
• Deep understanding of data governance reconciliation and enterprise reporting
• Agile project management experience and the ability to balance strategic and operational demands
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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Key Skills

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

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1