Assistant Director: People Analytics, Ref No. DOTP 24/2025
3 days ago
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Closing Date: 2025/03/24
Reference Number: WCG241017-2
Tracking Number: DOTP 24/2025
Job Title: Assistant Director: People Analytics, Ref No. DOTP 24/2025
Department: Department of the Premier
Salary Level: 9
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Enquiries: Mr W Wilson at warren.wilson@westerncape.gov.za
Job Purpose:
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to leverage advanced data analytics to optimize people management, workforce planning, and organizational performance within the Western Cape Government.
Minimum Requirements:
• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience particularly in people analytics or data analysis roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership position involving project management, team mentorship, or decision-making within an organisational setting.
Recommendation:
• Honours Degree
• A valid code B driver's license.
NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas:
• Establish and maintain data pipelines, ensuring seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes across multiple systems, ensuring quality, integrity, and compliance (e.g., POPIA).
• Apply people analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, generate actionable insights on performance, engagement, and retention, and develop reports that inform decision-making.
• Lead strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement by aligning data insights with organisational goals, driving data-driven decision-making, and training stakeholders on data interpretation.
• Manage reporting, visualisation, and dashboard development by creating interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), automating reports, and standardising templates for effective decision support.
• Provide people management, project leadership, and operational oversight by managing operations and employees to ensure efficient implementation. Oversee projects, track progress, and foster a high-performance work environment while mentoring the team to achieve business goals.
Knowledge and Skills:
• People Analytics and Workforce Management, workforce planning, HR metrics, and how data informs people management and organisational strategy.
• Data Management and Governance, including expertise in data governance, quality, integration, privacy regulations (POPIA, GDPR), and ethical data use.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, predictive modelling, data mining, and visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) for insights and reporting.
• Ability to manage analytics projects, align data insights with strategy, and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of public sector data regulations, confidentiality, and secure data handling.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, proven project management expertise, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data automation, processing, and analytical model development.
Remuneration: R 444 036 - R 532 602 per annum (Salary Level 9)
Notes:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply, and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
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