Data Analyst

Ecogra; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in the gambling industry based in Johannesburg seeks a data analyst to ensure compliance with various gaming regulations through testing and analysis. Candidates should hold a Level 7 degree and have 1-2 years of relevant experience, particularly in data analysis. Familiarity with Python and R is advantageous. This role involves conducting tests and monitoring results within specified frameworks.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years’ relevant data analysis experience in a professional working environment.
• Familiarity with online gambling industry and gaming terminology.
• Understanding of ISO/IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Game Engine Testing (GET) reviews.
• Conduct Random Number Generator (RNG) reviews.
• Conduct Data Monitoring and Analysis (DMA) reviews.
• Maintain spreadsheet models for reviews.
• Review and evaluate analytical results.
• Report status and test findings to supervisor.
• Liaise with department heads for cooperation.
• Ensure responsibilities are executed as per company policies.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Quality Assurance

Education

Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7)

Job description

Job Specification

• Mathematics/Science/Commerce/IT Degree (NQF Level 7), or equivalent, if substantiated by valid evidence of competency.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years’ relevant data analysis experience in a professional working environment.


• Knowledge of Python and/or R advantageous.

Job Description

Objectives of the Role

• Ensure that DMA, RNG and GET tasks allocated for testing are assessed and reported on in accordance with the approved methodologies, working documents and templates and in line with regulatory, accreditation and contractual requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct Game Engine Testing (GET) reviews for all product and game types.


• Conduct Random Number Generator (RNG) reviews in line with requirements.


• Conduct Data Monitoring and Analysis (DMA) reviews as per the agreed frequency per client.


• Maintain spreadsheet models to perform the required reviews.


• Review and evaluate analytical results to ensure they meet acceptable criteria.


• Reporting on status and test findings to supervisor.


• Liaise with department heads in aid of cooperation and resolution of issues.


• Knowledge of and familiarisation with general online gambling industry and gaming terminology.


• Understanding of and familiarisation with game types, variants and regulatory requirements.


• Understanding of and familiarisation with ISO/IEC 17020, 17025, 17065 and related documentation.


• Ensure all responsibilities are effectively and efficiently executed in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes.


• Ensure all required responsibilities of a jurisdictional manager as communicated in 1.55 Standard Operating Procedure - Jurisdictional Management are followed.


• Perform ad hoc tasks as and when required.

Quality Assurance

• Self-review of own findings and documentation.


• Peer reviewing of other analysts’ findings and documentation.