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    Head of Data - Cape Town, South Africa - Pargo

    Pargo
    Pargo Cape Town, South Africa

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    Pargo cares about data and wants to use it more strategically as a sound foundation for its decision-making.

    Our architecture has been built with intention. Now we are looking for a Head of Data who believes that data is a business philosophy, not just a business tool, to help us further improve our use of data inside the organisation.

    We want a culture of data-supported decision-making for everything from product (where are the best locations for our next set of pick-up-points) to operations (defining effectiveness and efficiency measures across the business. For example cost optimisation) to strategy and growth (revenue management.)

    Leading a team of four people and working closely with the COO and the rest of the executive team. This role will help to create a culture of data, where accessible, accurate and relevant information is available to everyone in the business so that daily decision-making is faster and better.


    Outcomes – how will your work be measured in the first year

    Data culture – shifting how the business views and uses data for daily decision-making
    Data design and reporting – creating a single source of truth for business data
    Analytics – Answering key strategic questions for the business, all linked to our strategy and plan for 2024/5
    Pricing - data-driven pricing model to support business innovation
    Team - grow a sustainable and resilient team

    Requirements

    Competences – attributes, knowledge and skills required:

  • Working with and developing a data strategy
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Ability to translate business objectives into meaningful reports and dashboards
  • Oversee, innovate and maintain data architecture and infrastructure
  • Technical skills such as BI, data modelling, analytics
  • Stakeholder management skills such as the ability to translate the technical world of data into everyday language for the average person to understand why it is important and how it moves the dial
  • Leadership skills – mentoring, coaching and guiding the professional development of the team
  • Business context – understanding data impact in the real world of business
  • Relationship building – the ability to create relationships with key people outside of the direct data domain
  • Strategic thinking – the key here is the ability to challenge strategically and directly
  • A love of detail
  • Pattern recognition and problem-solving
  • Systems and tooling – GTM systems, Campaign software, CRM, Desk and ticketing and inventory modules


    • Benefits

    Benefits

    • Insight into the runnings of a high-growth, innovative start-up
    • Competitive remuneration
    • Compelling bonus structure
    • Contribution to medical aid and life cover
    • Encouragement of own initiatives
    • Space for self-growth
    • Enrolment in personal training programs
    • Exciting office space located in Gardens and remote working options
    • Monthly team activities

      • About Pargo

      Pargo is a smart logistics company based in Cape Town that makes last-mile distribution more accessible, affordable and convenient through our network of tech-enabled pickup points. Founded in 2015, Pargo now boasts one of the country's largest networks with more than 4,000 pickup points nationally. We empower consumers, companies, and couriers to send and receive parcels across Southern Africa ー and we are on a mission to create access for anybody in Africa. This mission guides us as we continue to strive to be a key enabler of e-commerce on the continent.



    Requirements
    Your primary focus is to drive acquisition and onboarding of access points to aggressively and strategically expand our access point network. You will identify and prioritise suitable potential access points, create a strong pipeline and manage the end-to-end acquisition process. You are a hunter with great negotiation and closing skills and will also manage your accounts long term, build strong relationships and play a pivotal role in enhancing service quality and compliance. By working together with the operational, support and marketing team you will ensure the nurturing of these relationships and sustainable growth. You are a detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills who is always in control of their pipeline and portfolio.
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