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Data and Analytics Lead

Afrizan PersonnelJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

8 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Are you a data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise analytics in a fast‑paced, evolving environment?

A prominent client is seeking a Data and Analytics Lead to drive the delivery of strategic data solutions across the organisation. This is a key leadership role responsible for guiding a high‑performing team of BI developers, overseeing technical delivery, and executing a modern data hub strategy.

This opportunity is perfect for a hands‑on data professional with strong architectural vision, experience leading teams, and a passion for enabling data‑driven decision‑making through modern platforms such as Power BI, Databricks, and Azure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and manage a team of full stack BI developers (data engineering and reporting)
Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of data pipelines, dimensional modelling, and Power BI reports
Drive consolidation of fragmented reporting into governed, reusable data products
Implement and enforce development standards, including documentation, version control, and testing
Ensure solutions are aligned with modern data architecture patterns and governance policies
Manage agile delivery processes and align sprint outcomes with strategic business priorities
Engage stakeholders across business units to ensure adoption of self‑service analytics
Support the Head of Data and Analytics in operationalising the enterprise data vision

Key Requirements

BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics (Master’s in Informatics advantageous)

8–10 years in BI, data engineering, or analytics roles with leadership experience

Proven delivery of end‑to‑end solutions using Power BI, Databricks, Azure Data Lake and Synapse

Strong skills in SQL, dimensional modelling (Kimball), and ETL / ELT pipelines

Familiar with CI / CD practices and Git‑based version control

Deep understanding of data governance, reconciliation, and enterprise reporting

Agile project management experience and the ability to balance strategic and operational demands

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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Data Lead • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa