About Company
Tanganda Tea Company Limited is a leading producer and packer of tea and coffee in Zimbabwe, with a rich history dating back over a century. Operating primarily in the Eastern Highlands of Manicaland Province, Tanganda is deeply committed to sustainable agricultural practices, community development, and delivering high-quality products to local and international markets. We are at the forefront of agricultural innovation, continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency, productivity, and environmental stewardship through data-driven insights.
Job Description
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming data into strategic assets? Tanganda Tea Company Limited is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Data Officer (CDO) to join our executive team in Chimanimani, Manicaland Province. This pivotal role will lead our enterprise-wide data strategy, governance, and analytics initiatives, driving innovation and fostering a data-driven culture across all aspects of our agricultural operations, from cultivation to packaging and distribution.
As our CDO, you will be instrumental in harnessing the power of our vast datasets, including agricultural telemetry, supply chain logistics, market trends, and environmental data. You will define our data architecture, ensure data quality and integrity, and champion the ethical and secure use of information. This role demands a strategic thinker who can translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies, optimizing crop yields, improving operational efficiencies, enhancing market responsiveness, and supporting sustainable practices.
You will build and mentor a high-performing data team, implement cutting-edge data technologies, and establish robust data governance frameworks that comply with relevant regulations and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of big data technologies, machine learning, and business intelligence tools, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills. If you are ready to make a significant impact on one of Zimbabwe’s most iconic agricultural companies, driving its digital transformation journey, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise-wide data strategy aligned with Tanganda Tea's business objectives.
- Establish and enforce robust data governance policies, standards, and practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data assets.
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable data architecture, data warehouses, and data lakes.
- Drive advanced analytics initiatives, leveraging big data technologies, machine learning, and AI to uncover actionable insights for operational efficiency, market intelligence, and product innovation.
- Foster a data-driven culture throughout the organization by promoting data literacy, providing training, and enabling self-service analytics.
- Oversee data privacy and compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to local and international data protection regulations.
- Identify and evaluate new data technologies and tools to enhance data capabilities and competitive advantage.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, data engineers, and data analysts.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership, IT, operations, and other departments to identify data needs and deliver impactful solutions.
- Manage data-related vendor relationships and technology partnerships.
Required Skills
- Proven experience in a senior data leadership role (e.g., CDO, VP of Data, Head of Data).
- Deep expertise in data strategy development and execution.
- Strong background in data governance, data quality, and data security frameworks.
- Extensive experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and relational/NoSQL databases.
- Proficiency in data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Advanced analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and mentor high-performing data teams.
- Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
- Certifications in data management, data governance, or cloud data platforms.
- Experience with agricultural technology (AgriTech) or supply chain optimization within the agricultural sector.
- Proven track record of driving digital transformation initiatives through data.
- Familiarity with IoT data integration and analysis.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive executive salary package in USD.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Generous retirement savings plan.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and executive training.
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Chimanimani.
- A chance to make a tangible impact on a historic and essential Zimbabwean industry.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their comprehensive CV and a compelling cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience for this role. Please click on the application link below to apply directly through our careers portal. In your cover letter, kindly highlight your strategic vision for data in an agricultural enterprise and your leadership philosophy.