Johannesburg: Data Analytics Manager – Johannesburg – up to 1.4mil CTC posted by E-Merge

Required is a dynamic and strategic Data Analytics Manager to lead the Client Insights Division, driving meaningful business outcomes through advanced analytics, data storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for an experienced analytics professional who excels in delivering impactful insights, guiding analytical teams, and strengthening data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide clear, actionable analytical insights to guide product and business strategy.
• Serve as both a hands-on contributor and a leader of cross-functional analytics efforts.
• Maintain high standards for analytical execution, operational support, and data visualisation.
• Influence critical decisions through meaningful data insights and proactive communication.
• Educate partners on analytics capabilities, ensuring they understand how to best utilise data-driven insights.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of the Data Analytics Life Cycle
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within and across teams.
• Establish robust testing and validation processes for analytical outputs to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Promote innovation, creative problem solving, and structured analytical thinking.
• Champion operational improvements and changes that elevate data maturity across the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree/ Masters in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in a commercial analytics environment, with demonstrated value creation through data-driven decision-making
• Strong background in analytics, reporting, modelling, and stakeholder engagement
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases
• Experience working with cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft, or Salesforce Data Cloud
• Proven leadership experience, including influencing senior stakeholders and guiding analytics teams
• Knowledge of change management methodologies
• Exposure to AutoML or low/no-code 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 Johannesburg offering a cost to company of up to R1.4mil CTC negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at *****@*****.co.za or call her on (***)***-**** to discuss this and other opportunities.

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