Job Description<\/p>\n
\tThe Head Data and Analytics is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and implementation of data
\n\tanalytics initiatives across the organisation. This role ensures that data-driven insights align with business needs,
\n\tenhance operational efficiency, and support the organisation\u2019s strategic objectives. This role’s primary purpose is to
\n\testablish and drive a data-driven culture, transforming raw data into actionable insights that inform critical business
\n\tdecisions, optimise operations, and identify new opportunities for growth and efficiency.
\n\tKey Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas:<\/p>\n
Data Governance and Risk<\/p>\n
\tDefine and execute the enterprise data strategy.
\n\tBuild and mature advanced analytics capabilities (including business intelligence, predictive modelling, and
\n\tpotentially AI\/ML applications).
\n\tEnsure robust data governance and quality.
\n\tLead data compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal governance.
\n\tImplement data risk reporting and mitigation strategies.
\n\tMaintain data security and business continuity plans.<\/p>\n
Data Operations and Service Delivery<\/p>\n
\tPartner closely with business units and technology teams to translate complex data findings into clear, impactful
\n\tstrategies and measurable outcomes.
\n\tAlongside the IT team, lead data-driven innovation for the enterprise, including investigation, adoption, and
\n\texploitation of artificial intelligence.
\n\tOversee the delivery of reliable, cost-effective, and innovative data services.
\n\tManage data infrastructure, software licensing, and refresh cycles.
\n\tEnsure high-quality data systems and services across the organisation.
\n\tStrategic Focus
\n\tSet and communicate the strategic direction for data analytics in collaboration with the other executives to all
\n\tinternal and external stakeholders.
\n\tDevelop the long terms and short-term strategy and plan, aligned to budgets.
\n\tDevelop and maintain enterprise-wide data architecture and operational plans.
\n\tEnsure alignment of data initiatives with the organisation\u2019s strategic goals, priorities, and deliverables.
\n\tOffer direction on implementing the strategy to effectively show commitment to it.
\n\tLead and advances digital transformation initiatives by harnessing data-driven technologies to boost operational
\n\tefficiency, enhance service delivery, and create new avenues of value within the DBSA.
\n\tExpand the organisation’s research and analytics capabilities, prioritising emerging analytical methods, skills,
\n\tand technologies to accelerate digital business innovation and transformation.
\n\tDiscover opportunities to enhance and refine data capabilities, proactively monitoring industry trends and
\n\tintegrating new technologies as applicable.
\n\tIdentify novel types, forms, and sources of trustworthy data to foster business value innovation across the
\n\torganisation.
\n\tCultivate a culture of innovation, continually seeking emerging technologies and best practices to modernise
\n\toperations and deliver impactful data-driven solutions.
\n\tAdvocate for customer-focused and future-oriented data solutions.
\n\tChampion the advancement of data literacy throughout the organisation.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tBuild and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as EXCO, and the Board
\n\tas well as government entities, commercial banks, development partners, and community representatives, to
\n\tdrive shared objectives.
\n\tBuild and manage strategic partnerships with national, provincial, and local government stakeholders.
\n\tManage external vendors and negotiate data acquisition contracts.
\n\tRepresent the organisation in data-related engagements with external partners.
\n\tNavigate complex stakeholder landscapes, influencing outcomes and fostering consensus to achieve strategic
\n\tgoals.<\/p>\n
People Management<\/p>\n
\tLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and
\n\tcontinuous learning to maximise individual and collective potential.
\n\tLead the data analytics business unit and ensure effective execution of strategy.
\n\tImplement human capital strategies and workforce planning.
\n\tFoster a culture of performance, learning, and collaboration.
\n\tDrive talent development initiatives, including coaching, performance management, and career pathing, to build
\n\tand retain a skilled and motivated team.
\n\tContribute to building synergies & cooperation across functions in the DBSA.
\n\tLiving the DBSA values.
\n\tReporting and Governance
\n\tEstablish and enforces robust governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency,
\n\tcompliance, and effective decision-making across all operations.
\n\tEnsure timely and accurate reporting of key performance indicators, risks, and progress against strategic
\n\tobjectives to relevant internal and external bodies.<\/p>\n
Key measurements of outputs:<\/p>\n
\tSuccessful roll-out and adoption of data strategy across the organisation
\n\tNumber and quality of analytics solutions developed and implemented, business impact of D&A by linking use cases
\n\tto business outcomes.
\n\tTime from insight to action by monitoring how long it takes before D&A insights are acted upon (e.g., projects
\n\tdelivered, platforms implemented and supported, number of D&A users, usage metrics).
\n\tReduction of number of reports generated across the bank.
\n\tIncrease in business decisions made using data insights.
\n\tImprovement in data accuracy and completeness
\n\tReduction in costs related to data management and analytics operations
\n\tIncrease in return on investment from data initiatives
\n\tIncrease in user adoption of data tools and platforms
\n\tImprovement in data literacy among employees
\n\tManagement of team performance, talent development, and succession planning using the performance
\n\tmanagement system.
\n\tExpertise & Technical Competencies<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems,
\n\tActuarial Science or Data Science.
\n\tPostgraduate qualification in Data Analytics or Business Administration, and certifications in data governance, project
\n\tmanagement, or enterprise architecture.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum 12 years of experience with 5+ years in a management role.
\n\tExtensive experience in data management, analytics, and business intelligence, with a proven track record of leading
\n\tsuccessful data-driven projects.
\n\tExperience with modern data tools and platforms, such as big data technologies, machine learning frameworks, and
\n\tdata visualisation tools.
\n\tStrong track record in aligning data initiatives with business strategy.
\n\tStrategic data planning and enterprise data architecture and integration.
\n\tData strategy development aligned with corporate vision.
\n\tData governance, compliance, and risk management.
\n\tProject and programme management (including multi-million-rand data projects).
\n\tSystems integration, infrastructure, and data centre operations.
\n\tKnowledge of data security, virtualisation, and green technologies.
\n\tBudgeting and cost-benefit analysis for data investments.
\n\tStrong understanding of software, hardware, and telecommunications systems.
\n\tRegulatory frameworks (e.g., King III, data governance).
\n\tData procurement and vendor management.
\n\tDisaster recovery and business continuity planning.
\n\tTechnical Competencies:<\/p>\n
Digital Literacy:<\/p>\n
\tConduct research and has awareness of the latest trends in the digital space that affects the Organisation and the business
\n\tunit.
\n\tSeek out innovative approaches and interventions to improve digital agility.
\n\tTo identify technical problems when operating devices and using digital environments, and to solve them (from
\n\ttroubleshooting to solving more complex problems). Stay abreast of latest trends and incorporate it in driving change in the
\n\tbusiness.<\/p>\n
Data Collection and Analysis:<\/p>\n
\tThrough a mastery of advanced\/complex analytical techniques, establishes highlevel trends from processed data which may not be immediately apparent.
\n\tMoves beyond concrete analysis of factual information to develop abstract, conceptual understanding of the meaning
\n\tof an array of information.
\n\tIntegrates diverse themes and lines of reasoning to create new insights or levels of understanding.<\/p>\n
Data Management:<\/p>\n
\tDefines a backup strategy in line with the disaster management strategy.
\n\tMonitors file storage policy compliance by users, identify concern areas and address the same.
\n\tDefines parameters for backup testing and monitors the same. Conducts detailed backup tests to assure data integrity.<\/p>\n
Strategic Planning:<\/p>\n
\tEstablishes challenging, attainable goals and objectives based on a customer focus perspective.
\n\tLooks to the future with a broad perspective.
\n\tEnsures performances measures are in place to monitor progress and assess accomplishments and achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
\n\tDevelops initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
\n\tArticulates the vision and plans to others.<\/p>\n
Knowledge Management:<\/p>\n
\tIdentifies, develops, and articulates knowledge management strategies that will add value to the organisation.
\n\tEngages with thought leaders within and outside the organisation to identify the value of knowledge and information to the organisation and develop a knowledgebased vision.
\n\tEnsures that knowledge management strategies are embedded within corporate strategies and key business processes.
\n\tFosters a knowledge and information rich culture and ensures that knowledge management competencies are recognised as core competencies of the organisation in order to develop individual and organisational capability.
\n\tFosters the development of appropriate knowledge and information assets and the adoption of effective knowledge management processes, tools, and standards.<\/p>\n
Reporting:<\/p>\n
\tDesigns, reviews, and improves reporting processes and provides guidance.
\n\tLeads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.<\/p>\n
Data Collection and Analysis:<\/p>\n
\tThrough a mastery of advanced\/complex analytical techniques, establishes highlevel trends from processed data which may not be immediately apparent.
\n\tMoves beyond concrete analysis of factual information to develop abstract, conceptual understanding of the meaning of an array of information.
\n\tIntegrates diverse themes and lines of reasoning to create new insights or levels of understanding.
\n\tRequired Personal Attributes
\n\tLeadership\/Behavioural Competencies:<\/p>\n
Analytical Thinking:<\/p>\n
\tIdentifies multiple elements of a problem and breaks down each of those elements in detail, showing causal relationships between them.
\n\tUses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each.<\/p>\n
Information Seeking and Analysis:<\/p>\n
\tAnalyses relationships among several parts of a problem or situation.
\n\tAnticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about next steps in detail.<\/p>\n
Leading and Empowering Others:<\/p>\n
\tIdentifies long-term goals for the team and communicates them to team members, ensuring their buy in.
\n\tSets a good example by personally exercising desired behaviour, acts on
\n\tvalues and beliefs.
\n\tCommunicates a vision for the team and future success that inspires team members.
\n\tAfter assessing others\u2019 competence, one delegates full authority and responsibility to others to do a task in their own way.
\n\tEnsures that competent employees are given opportunities to further their careers.<\/p>\n
Leading and Managing Change:<\/p>\n
\tAnticipates the need for change when not obvious and influences others to gain support.
\n\tBuilds sustainable business and organisational capacity to embrace and thrive on change.
\n\tRe-engineers and aligns structures, processes, and practices to support and sustain the desired change.<\/p>\n
Strategic and Innovative Thinking:<\/p>\n
\tUnderstands connections and trade-offs of strategic choices to evaluate which ideas are practical and possible by considering business and\/or scientific implications.
\n\tDevelops innovative business and\/or customer solutions that shape industry practices.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.dbsa.org ) or<\/p>\n
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