Senior BI Operations & Analytics Leader

Smollan; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan seeks a senior leader to architect and govern the end-to-end digital tool and BI ecosystem for the Business Unit. You will drive tactical integration of the Field Intelligence CoE platforms while enabling agile local analytics, workforce scheduling, and store-level tools to support client strategies and growth.

You will lead data governance, cross-functional collaboration, and predictive analytics initiatives, delivering executive dashboards and operational insights across the BU and

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Grade 12, related diploma/degree and postgraduate BIS/Informatics.
• MS Office proficiency and SQL knowledge.
• Experience in FMCG sector preferred.
• Strong leadership and project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern end-to-end digital tool and BI ecosystem.
• Drive integration of CoE platforms and localised analytics.
• Ensure data architecture compliance and platform governance.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholder management and client-facing analytics.
• Oversee budgeting and team capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

SQL

Business systems

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or degree

Postgraduate BIS/Informatics

Tools

MS Office

Business systems

Job description

Smollan seeks a senior leader to architect and govern the end-to-end digital tool and BI ecosystem for the Business Unit. You will drive tactical integration of the Field Intelligence CoE platforms while enabling agile local analytics, workforce scheduling, and store-level tools to support client strategies and growth.

You will lead data governance, cross-functional collaboration, and predictive analytics initiatives, delivering executive dashboards and operational insights across the BU and