Data and Analytics Team Lead (Business Intelligenc

Join a data-driven solutions company with industry-specific expertise for a rewarding career in an inclusive, supportive culture . The client is searching for a dynamic and experienced Data and Analytics Team Lead to drive the delivery of high-impact data solutions within an Agile environment. This role blends hands-on technical expertise in Business Intelligence (BI) with strategic leadership, team mentorship, and a strong focus on aligning analytics with business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary data and analytics team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and delivery excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end BI and analytics projects , ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic priorities.
• Champion and facilitate Agile delivery practices , driving collaboration, iterative development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of BI solutions using Power BI and modern ETL/data modeling techniques.
• Act as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding of goals.
• Contribute to the design and development of data models, dashboards, and predictive analytics solutions .
• Support the development and implementation of data governance, quality, and management best practices .
• Guide the career development and performance of team members through regular feedback and mentoring.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or Honours degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in data analytics or BI, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role .
• Proven experience working in or leading Agile data teams .
• Strong experience with Power BI, data ETL pipelines, and data modeling.
• Well-versed in Agile frameworks, especially Scrum and Lean Development.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and communication ability.
• Experience managing delivery timelines and team performance.

The Reference Number for this position is NG60542 which is a Permanent, Hybrid role in Durban offering a salary of R700k up to R900k per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on

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