Data Analyst

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Parvana is seeking a Data Management/Data Analyst to join our Cape Town office. You will manage daily data retrieval, validation, reconciliation and preparation to support analytics and R&D teams.

You will oversee data storage, auditing and quality controls, communicate with data vendors and stakeholders, and help define system enhancements while applying MS SQL and dashboarding tools. This role also requires flexibility and proactive collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ideal: related tertiary qualification in CS / Data Science / Statistics / Finance.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong MS SQL skills and good Excel knowledge.
• SDLC and Agile experience advantageous.
• Safeguard data integrity and error handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily data retrieval, validation, reconciliation, and preparation.
• Oversee data storage, auditing, control, and data quality techniques.
• Respond to data queries and provide feedback to analysts and R&D teams.
• Maintain communication with data vendors and external providers.
• Analyse and gather requirements for system enhancements.

Skills

MS SQL

Data quality

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in CS/DS/Statistics/Finance

Tools

MS SQL

Power BI

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | 05/11/2026

Location: Cape Town | Work Type: In Office

About our client

With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.

What you will be doing

• Manage daily data retrieval, validation, reconciliation, and preparation.
• Oversee data storage, auditing, control, and formulate techniques for quality data collection.
• Respond to data-related queries and provide feedback to key stakeholders, including analysts and the R&D team.
• Maintain communication with data vendors and external providers.
• Analyse and gather requirements for system enhancements.

What our client is looking for

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be ideal (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, etc.).
• Data Science / SQL related qualifications would be advantageous.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong MS SQL skills, a good understanding of Microsoft Office products, and advantageous dashboarding experience.
• Practical experience and working knowledge of financial instruments.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile environment experience are considered advantageous.
• Must be able to run and check data processes while safeguarding the integrity of sensitive data.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving data issues and tracking progress using issue-tracking software.
• Maintains communication with external service providers and communicates clearly and politely in writing and verbally.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, self-motivated team player who is a quick learner and willing to challenge the status quo.

Working Hours

• Staff work one of two alternating shifts.
• Ordinary hours comprise 7.5 hours of work plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime is required from time to time to address system or data delivery issues.

Data Management, Data Analyst, SQL, Investment, Finance, Data Retrieval