Data Product Coordinator ● REF NO: FPR 31/25

City of Cape Town; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 548,000 - 587,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in South Africa seeks a Data Product Coordinator to ensure operational effectiveness of the Data Analytic Hub. The role involves coordinating data training programs, managing procurement processes, and overseeing compliance of contracts. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a senior administrative role and possess strong organisational skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a senior administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and execution of data analytics training programs.
• Manage procurement lifecycle for data analytics tools.
• Oversee contracts to ensure compliance and timely renewals.
• Coordinate internal and external team events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency with modern collaboration tools

Ability to thrive in a technical environment

Education

Relevant 3 Year Tertiary Qualification

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Future Planning and Resilience ● Policy & Strategy

BASIC SALARY : R548 814-R586 441 PER ANNUM

As part of the Future Planning & Resilience directorate and Policy & Strategy

department, the Data Science Team plays a crucial central role within the City

of Cape Town. We are a collaborative team, working closely with colleagues across

various departments on a wide range of initiatives. Our mission is to harness the

power of data to provide clarity, reduce uncertainty, and guide the organisation

towards effective actions that improve the lives of Cape Town residents

As the Data Product Coordinator, you will ensure the operational effectiveness and

seamless functioning of the City’s Data Analytic Hub by providing comprehensive

coordination and administrative support to enable the team to focus on delivering

operational and strategic data insights

Requirements:

• Relevant 3 Year Tertiary Qualification

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience

• We're looking for someone with:

o Proven experience in a senior administrative role.

o Exceptional organisational and time-management skills

o Strong proficiency with modern collaboration tools

o An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical

environment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of

data analytics training programs for the city

• Support change management for data projects and initiatives,

helping to ensure smooth adoption and user readiness

• Manage the administrative aspects of the procurement

lifecycle for data analytics tools, software, services,

and training, ensuring compliance with City policies

• Project manage tenders

• Oversee the administrative lifecycle of contracts to ensure

compliance, timely renewals, and proper record-keeping

• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external events

hosted or supported by the team

• Provide administrative assistance to support the logistics

,implementation, communication, and tracking of

the organisation's data strategy initiatives

• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and maintenance

of technical documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency,

and adherence to standards

Provide support for the development and feedback of various

City scorecards

• Provide administrative support for temporary staff (e.g)

contractors, interns) ensuring they have the necessary logistical

setup and basic administrative guidance

• Create, maintain, and improve high-quality documentation

of data products.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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Closing date: 24 August 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.