Data Analytics Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Data Analytics Manager to lead a Client Insights Division, delivering high-impact analytics that drive meaningful business outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced analytics leader who combines hands-on technical expertise with the ability to inspire teams, influence senior stakeholders, and embed data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

You will partner closely with business leaders to shape product and operational strategy, lead a high-performing analytics team, and elevate the organisation’s analytical maturity through best practices, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver clear, actionable insights that inform product, operational, and strategic decision-making
• Act as a hands-on analytics leader, contributing directly while guiding cross-functional analytics initiatives
• Maintain high standards of analytical execution, data governance, and data visualisation
• Influence critical business decisions through compelling data storytelling and proactive stakeholder engagement
• Educate and enable business partners to effectively leverage analytics capabilities
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Data Analytics Lifecycle
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and analytical excellence across teams
• Establish and enforce robust testing, validation, and quality assurance processes for analytical outputs
• Promote innovation, creative problem-solving, and structured analytical thinking
• Champion operational improvements that enhance data maturity and analytical capability across the organisation

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in a commercial analytics environment, demonstrating measurable business impact through data-driven insights
• Strong expertise in analytics, reporting, modelling, and stakeholder engagement
• Advanced SQL skills with experience working in relational databases
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Salesforce Data Cloud)
• Proven people leadership experience, including influencing senior stakeholders and leading analytics teams
• Knowledge of change management methodologies
• Exposure to AutoML or low/no-code analytics tools such as Power BI or AWS SageMaker
• Experience in customer interaction analysis, UX evaluation, or behavioural insight generation

The Reference Number for this position is NG60791 which is a Permanent Hybrid position based in Stellenbosch Cape Town offering a cost to company of up to R1.4mil CTC negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at nokuthulag@ e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 02 Feb 12:50, Closing date 3 Apr