Data Analyst

IQbusiness South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in data analytics as a Data Analyst. You will leverage your skills to develop insightful data visualizations and contribute to valuable analytics initiatives. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while supporting a dynamic team focused on continuous learning.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in Data Analyst or similar role.
• Working knowledge of descriptive and basic predictive statistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear and insightful data visualizations and reports.
• Contribute to research insights through data cleaning and statistical analysis.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and suggest workflow improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Three-year degree in Statistics or Business Analytics

Honours degree in Psychology or Social Sciences

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SPSS

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career in data analytics? Join our dynamic team where your skills will help drive valuable insights and innovative solutions. Become part of a journey of continuous learning and meaningful contribution.

Minimum Requirements:

• A recognised three-year degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, or other data-related fields, OR an Honours degree in Psychology or Social Sciences.
• At least one year’s experience in a Data Analyst or similar role, ideally within market research, marketing, or consumer insights.
• Working knowledge of descriptive and basic predictive statistics.
• Practical experience with data analysis tools (advantageous), such as Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or Q.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Advanced Excel skills are advantageous, including pivot tables, slicers, and VLOOKUPs.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.
• Excellent numeracy and organisation.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and project management skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Visualisation & Automation

• Develop clear and insightful data visualizations and reports.
• Build and maintain automated reports and dashboards to support analytics initiatives.

Analytics Support

• Contribute to the delivery of research insights through tasks like data cleaning, processing free text, preparing datasets for statistical analysis, executing analyses, and updating presentations.

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Ensure high-quality deliverables by applying a continuous improvement mindset.
• Identify and resolve data or process issues, conduct quality control checks, and suggest workflow improvements.

Administrative Support

• Manage administrative tasks related to analytics, including adhering to standard operating procedures, managing project workloads independently, and tracking tasks using project management tools.

Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification

IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals