Head Of Data Analytics

Executiveplacements.Com - The Job Portal; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment portal is seeking a Head of Data Analytics in Johannesburg, South Africa. This strategic leadership role involves developing data analytics capabilities to drive data-informed decision-making and support organizational growth. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of managerial experience and expertise in data governance and business intelligence. An honours degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for an MBA. Competitive compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of managerial experience.
• Experience in strategic analysis and business insights.
• Experience implementing data governance and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop a business intelligence and analytical function.
• Implement a group-wide data strategy.
• Monitor performance management implementation.

Skills

Managerial experience

Strategic analysis

Data governance

Business intelligence

API/ESB architecture

Education

Honours degree in Maths or Statistics

Business Management Degree (e.g., MBA)

Job description

Head of Data Analytics – Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Summary: The Head of Data and Analytics is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving enterprise‑wide data and analytics capabilities to support data‑informed decision‑making, innovation, and strategic growth.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Model: Onsite (Johannesburg)

Reporting to: Group Executive – Corporate Services

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a cutting‑edge, world‑class business intelligence and analytical function to support decision making, strategy formulation, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and implement a group‑wide data strategy to determine and meet the data needs of the organisation.
• Use business intelligence and advanced analytics to advise and inform business on issues impacting strategy and operations.
• Monitor performance management implementation in line with organisational strategy using data.
• Ensure system decisions support the defined system architecture and minimise new report requests by utilising self‑service reporting and existing reports.
• Review and approve business requirement documents (BRDs) and change requests that impact analytics and data platforms.
• Assist the business in automating and optimising processes and systems using automated BI reporting and predictive analytics.
• Oversee data governance administration, including policy development, compliance, security, and confidentiality.
• Coordinate procedures for information security, legal and statutory compliance (e.g. PAIA, POPIA, ECTA).
• Manage data integration projects, API and ESB development/architecture, ensuring structured data integration between internal systems and third‑party providers.
• Report progress on a weekly and monthly basis, adhering to deadlines and ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Identify and develop talent within the team, support recruitment, and manage training and career development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of managerial experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic analysis and business insights.
• Experience implementing data governance, BI, advanced analytics, and data warehousing.
• Experience in complex system integration and API/ESB architecture.
• Thorough understanding of database management systems, data warehousing, advanced analytics, data lakes, business intelligence, and data reporting services.
• Knowledge of business strategy formulation, business policies, processes, and legal compliance.
• Insurance or Financial Services industry experience preferred.
• Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, or IT.
• Business Management Degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and previous earnings.