Head: Insights Solutions
Date: 2 Jul 2026
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Company: Capitec Bank Ltd
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Purpose Statement
- To shape and lead the Insights Solutions strategy and operating model within the Insights & Media Solutions domain, delivering sustained growth through data-driven insights products, services, partnerships and commercial solutions.
- To be accountable for end‑to‑end departmental performance, including strategy, growth, resource allocation, budget ownership, commercial outcomes, governance and integration with adjacent functions to achieve enterprise priorities.
- This is a senior leadership role accountable for the strategy, commercial performance, delivery and governance of the Insights Solutions portfolio.
Education (Minimum)
- Honours Degree
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce or Business Management
Education (Ideal or Preferred)
- Honours Degree in Information Systems or Engineering - General
Knowledge and Experience
Experience:
- 8+ years’ experience across financial services or other relevant industries such as retail, insurance, FMCG / manufacturing or consulting in data insights, analytics or a related commercial domain, including 5 years in a senior leadership position.
- Proven experience leading a department or team with budget and resource accountability
- Track record of shaping and delivering sustained commercial growth
- Experience operating and influencing at Exco and senior enterprise forums
- Demonstrated responsibility for strategy, operating model and performance outcomes.
Knowledge:
- Expert and deep, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Insights solutions, including expert technical, data, system, process and commercial knowledge across data insights, analytics and data monetisation.
- Advanced commercial and financial acumen
- Enterprise strategy and portfolio management
- Data utilisation and insights, product strategy and commercialisation
- Revenue growth & monetisation strategy
- Commercial pipeline & partnership development
- Client lifecycle & retention strategy
- Regulatory and risk frameworks in financial services
- Business case evaluation and investment governance
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Commercial Thinking Skills
- Communications Skills
- Decision making skills
- Leadership Skills
- Management skills
- Planning, organising and coordination skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
Additional Information
- Clear criminal and credit record
Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.
For further information regarding this job posting, please contact the Capitec Talent Acquisition Specialist:
Palesa Rasentsoere