Head of Advanced Data Analytics

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016380/HN

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Head of Advanced Data Analytics

Are you a seasoned analytics leader ready to build and scale an end-to-end machine learning and AI capability? This role offers the opportunity to lead an advanced data analytics function, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact predictive models within a fast-moving, Agile environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

- Must be willing to complete and pass the Coderbyte technical assessment upfront
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in advanced analytics
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on machine-learning model-building experience
- Honours degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field
- Strong capability across data management, GIS, analytics, and software development
- Solid AI & Machine Learning background
- Technical stack: Python, R, SQL

Nice-to-Haves:

- TensorFlow, Hugging Face, FastHTML
- FastAPI, Flask, Django
- Docker experience
- Experience deploying predictive models in Azure (or similar cloud platforms)
- Experience working within an Agile environment

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the advanced analytics and machine-learning capability across the organisation
- Architect and deploy predictive and AI models at scale
- Oversee the full analytics lifecycle: data ingestion → model development → deployment → monitoring
- Drive innovation using modern ML frameworks and best-practice MLOps
- Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing technical team
- Partner with business executives to translate complex analytics solutions into commercial impact
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, production-ready analytics solutions

Behavioural Competencies:

- Strong leadership and strategic thinking
- Ability to operate comfortably in a highly technical environment
- Exceptional problem-solving capability
- Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
- Passion for innovation, automation, and modern ML technologies

Apply Now!

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