Data Analyst

T3Sixty; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Data Analyst to support decision-making through effective data visualisation and analysis. In this pivotal role, you will analyze trends and provide insights that drive business strategies. Collaborating with various functional areas, you will gather analytics needs and deliver impactful reporting solutions. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Power BI, and the ability to interpret complex data. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will shape the Data & Analytics vision across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in report writing and data visualisations.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and insights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting data analytics for insightful decision making.
• Gather analytics needs and deliver reporting solutions.

Skills

Report Writing

Data Analysis

Power BI

SQL

MS Office

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Certification in Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

Job description

Hybrid working model

3 days at the office and 2 days remote.

Purpose of Position

The Data Analyst will make recommendations on optimal methods of data visualisations and their execution to support effective decision making.

This role involves analyzing and interpreting data to assist functional areas and is key in delivering the Data & Analytics vision throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in interpreting functional data analytics across areas to identify insightful trends and information for decision making.
2. Gather analytics needs from functional areas and assist in delivering reporting and dashboard solutions within agreed timeframes.
3. Identify new or improved reporting methods and techniques as required by the business.
4. Work closely with system managers and subject matter experts to ensure alignment with the company systems strategy and delivery in accordance with the Data strategy.
5. Support the overall Data strategy by assisting with key deliverables as per the strategic intent and within agreed timeframes.

Experience

Required:

• 2-3 years' report writing experience, including preparing statistics and data visualisations relevant to the business function.
• 2-3 years' data analysis experience, interpreting trends in the business and identifying opportunities or risks.
• 2-3 years' experience working on PowerBI.
• 2-3 years' experience in a retail environment.

Preferred:

• 2-3 years' experience working with BI tools (Qlik and Power BI).

Qualifications

Required:

• BSc in Computer Science or similar.

Preferred:

• Certification in Power BI.

Skills

• Coordinating and persuasion skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in MS Office products.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence visualisation practices.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret business analytics needs into specification documents.
• Ability to identify trends using data.
• Ability to compile visualisations and reports reflecting relevant business KPIs.
• Ability to incorporate external data with internal data to draw conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer and service orientation.
• Excellent presentation skills to all levels of the business.

Knowledge

• An understanding of SQL or similar coding / scripting techniques.
• Understanding of retail metrics and KPIs.
• Understanding of economics within South Africa.
• Understanding of retail business systems.