Head of Data

DUTIES:

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as the primary technical leader, offering guidance to team members on technology decisions, architecture, and conducting thorough code reviews.

People Management:

• Assist in conducting performance reviews of data team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage leave and support rotations within the data team to ensure optimal coverage and resource allocation

Roadmap and Strategy:

• Collaborate with the CTO to manage the technology roadmap for their data infrastructure, processes and long term goals.

Project Management:

• Provide guidance to product data team members and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation cycles of data related deliverables and initiatives.

Employee Development and Well-being:

• Provide career guidance, mentorship, and perform one-on-one sessions with team members.
• Report back to the CTO on employee well-being, performance, and potential risks.

Travel and Office ce Presence:

• Willingness to travel approximately every three months between Cape Town and Johannesburg offices.
• Be present in the Jhb or Cpt office every day or at least roughly three times a week, ensuring effective collaboration and support.

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Qualifications:

• A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

• Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align data initiatives with business goals. 

ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business objectives into data strategies.
• Effective communication skills for presenting complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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