Data Analyst

Pepkor Lifestyle; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Analyst responsible for interpreting data to enhance business decisions. This role involves gathering information, developing reports, and improving interactions with customers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a quantitative field and experience in analytics tools, ensuring effective data management and communication.

Qualifications

• 3 years related degree in Data, Finance, Economics, or a similar field.
• 1-4 years' experience in Data analytics required.
• High level of mathematical ability and skills in analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute data visualisation and reporting strategies and processes.
• Develop, design, and transfer knowledge of reports to end users.
• Provide customer-centric data interpretations.

Skills

Data analysis

Mathematics

Written communication

Verbal communication

Report writing

Project management

Risk management

Customer service

Investigation skills

Facilitation skills

Education

3 year related degree in a quantitative field

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

SAS

AWS

CLOUD

SQL

Python

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Purpose:

The incumbent will be responsible to interpret data and turn it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions. Required to gather information from various sources and interpret patterns and trends and deliver to end user accurately, timeously and in an understandable format.

Key Dials:

1. Execute on the data visualisation and reporting strategy, policy and processes

2. Develop and design reports in a timely manner and aligned to the stakeholder requirements

3. Transfer of knowledge and understanding of designed reports to the end user

4. Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

5. Effective self-management and teamwork

Minimum qualification and Experience:

3 year related degree (In a quantitative field i.e.: Data, Finance, Economics etc.)

Post graduate qualification (advantageous)

1-4 years’ experience in Data analytics.

A high level of mathematical ability and experience in SAS, AWS, CLOUD, SQL and Python.

Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. AWS experience advantage.

Competencies

Ability to analyse, model and interpret data

Written and verbal communication skills

Report writing

Knowledge of complex IT environments (technical, security, business)

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Strong Investigation skills

Project management

Risk management

Facilitation skills

Learning and Researching

Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

Deciding and initiating Action

Knowledge and experience of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operations