Data and Analytics Team Lead

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in Durban is seeking a Data and Analytics Team Lead to drive high-impact data solutions. This hybrid role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in Business Intelligence (BI) and Agile methodologies. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in data analytics, proven leadership skills, and experience with Power BI. The position offers a competitive salary between R700k and R900k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data analytics or BI.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong experience with Power BI and data ETL pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary data and analytics team.
• Oversee end-to-end BI and analytics projects.
• Champion and facilitate Agile delivery practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Business Intelligence

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or honours degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

ETL

Job description

Join a data-driven solutions company with industry-specific expertise for a rewarding career in an inclusive, supportive culture. The client is searching for a dynamic and experienced Data and Analytics Team Lead to drive the delivery of high-impact data solutions within an Agile environment. This role blends hands‑on technical expertise in Business Intelligence (BI) with strategic leadership, team mentorship, and a strong focus on aligning analytics with business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary data and analytics team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and delivery excellence.
• Oversee end‑to‑end BI and analytics projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic priorities.
• Champion and facilitate Agile delivery practices, driving collaboration, iterative development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of BI solutions using Power BI and modern ETL/data modeling techniques.
• Act as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding of goals.
• Contribute to the design and development of data models, dashboards, and predictive analytics solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of data governance, quality, and management best practices.
• Guide the career development and performance of team members through regular feedback and mentoring.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s or honours degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data analytics or BI, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Proven experience working in or leading Agile data teams.
• Strong experience with Power BI, data ETL pipelines, and data modeling.
• Well‑versed in Agile frameworks, especially scrum and lean Development.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and communication ability.
• Experience managing delivery timelines and team performance.

The reference number for this position is NG60542 which is a permanent, Hybrid role in Durban offering a salary of R700k up to R900k per annum salary negotiable based on experience.