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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment · Sandton

Data analytics dashboard

A data science and business intelligence lead role in Sandton offers an experienced analytics leader the chance to guide BI developers and data scientists for a large alcohol and beverages manufacturing and distribution business.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment for a client in the Connected Brewer / Smart Brewery ecosystem. The lead sits within the Digital and Technology function and the Data and Analytics Product Organisation, turning brewery data into smarter, more efficient operations at a global scale. The role reports to the Manager AI Development, and the advert notes flexibility to base yourself in Stellenbosch or Sandton.

Role details and duties

  • Lead the DS/BI development team within the Data and Analytics Product Organisation.
  • Work closely with Product Leads, Business Analysts and Data Engineers.
  • Shape standards, best practices and ways of working across analytics and data science.
  • Support squads with expertise and reinforce Agile ways of working.
  • Cover capability leadership and strategy, product discovery and requirements, stakeholder engagement, data and analytics enablement, product delivery and value realisation, and change and adoption.

Requirements

  • Degree, as listed in the advert.
  • Strong experience in data analytics / business intelligence development and/or data science, typically 5 or more years.
  • Proven experience leading or mentoring DA/BI developers and/or data scientists.
  • Expertise in BI tools including Power BI and Grafana, including semantic modelling and KPI design.
  • Strong SQL skills and understanding of analytical data modelling.
  • Experience with data science tools and languages such as Python and R, and advanced analytics techniques.
  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end analytics lifecycle.
  • Ability to translate business challenges into analytical and data science solutions.
  • Experience working in global, cross-cultural environments.
  • Fluent English, written and spoken.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on CareerJunction, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing and be wary of anyone asking for payment to secure a job.

Practical tips

  • Show leadership of BI and data science teams, not only individual analysis work.
  • Highlight Power BI, semantic modelling and KPI design experience.
  • Give examples of turning business problems into analytical solutions.
  • Mention Agile delivery and work across global or cross-cultural teams.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original CareerJunction listing, where you can review the full advert and submit your application. The reference for this listing is 878000025952930.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the role, pay and working arrangements with the advertiser before accepting any offer.

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