Assistant Director: People Analytics, Ref No. DOTP 24/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to leverage advanced data analytics to optimize people management, workforce planning, and organizational performance within the Western Cape Government. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelors Degree or equivalent) in Data Analytics,Statistics, Information Systems, Business Administration; A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience particularly in people analytics or data analysis role, with at least 2 years in a leadership position involving project management, team mentorship, or decision-making within an organisational setting.

Recommendation    

• Honours Degree; A valid code B driver’s license.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• The incumbent will establishing and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes across multiple systems , ensuring quality, integrity, and compliance (e.g., POPIA), and optimising workflows for timely, accurate delivery; Apply people analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, generate actionable insights on performance, engagement, and retention, and develop reports that inform decision-making; Lead strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement by aligning data insights with organisational goals, driving data-driven decision-making, and training stakeholders on data interpretation; Manage reporting, visualisation, and dashboard development by creating interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), automating reports, and standardising templates for effective decision support; Provide people management, project leadership, and operational oversight by managing operations, employees to ensure efficient implementation. Oversee projects, track progress, and foster a high-performance work environment while mentoring the team to achieve business goals.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: People Analytics and Workforce Management, workforce planning, HR metrics, and how data informs people management and organisational strategy; Data Management and Governance. Expertise in data governance, quality, integration, privacy regulations (POPIA, GDPR), and ethical data use; Analytics & Reporting. Proficiency in statistical analysis, predictive modelling, data mining, and visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) for insights and reporting; Project and Stakeholder Management. Ability to manage analytics projects, align data insights with strategy, and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences; Legal & Ethical Compliance. Understanding of public sector data regulations, confidentiality, and secure data handling. Skills needed: Data Engineering; Strong in stakeholder engagement and communication; Proven in project management; Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data automation, processing, and analytical model development.