Head Of Data Analytics

1 week ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Executiveplacements.Com - The Job Portal Full time

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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