Data Analyst

Agile People; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the data management and reporting field is seeking an individual who can enhance client strategies through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and experience with data tools. This role involves working closely with clients to translate their needs into actionable solutions, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced data skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and version control systems.
• Formal qualifications in relevant fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report/dashboard specification, design, and generation.
• Develop strategies for clients, automate processes, and conduct market research.
• Translate data and market factors into actionable insights.

Skills

Data wrangling

Exploratory data analysis

SQL

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering

Business Administration (BBA)

Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Git

Scripting languages (Python)

Job description

OBJECTIVES (main duties and responsibilities)

• Report / Dashboard specification, design, and generation.
• Work closely with key clients (or AG1 client strategy partners) to understand their pain points from a data management and reporting perspective.
• Determine functional requirements to develop platform features to meet client needs.
• Create / Define specifications for key product features by translating between stakeholders (AG1 management team, product development team, clients – buyers and growers).
• Develop a sound understanding of the data value chain to highlight areas for improvement (data -> information -> knowledge -> actionable insights).
• Use this knowledge to develop strategies for clients that translate into optimal returns, e.g., pricing mechanisms, packing planning, logistics optimization.
• Distill insights into key reports, automate manual processes through scripting tools and features (using scripting languages like Python).
• Explore new technologies to implement solutions.
• Conduct market / data research.
• Identify data sources that could be leveraged to determine the impact of external factors on grower / buyer strategies.
• Translate market factors into articles to inform growers' strategies.
• Understand the impact of macroeconomic effects (e.g., economic policy changes, market prices, logistics operations) on the supply chain for clients.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Formal Qualifications

Preferably a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Administration (BBA), or information systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Intermediate to advanced data skills (e.g., data wrangling, exploratory data analysis (EDA), experiment design, SQL).
• Ability to learn new technologies and contribute to a central codebase.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across departments.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and influencing skills at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to build strong internal client relationships.
• Attention to detail.

Languages

CULTURE

• Someone who enhances the positive company culture with high morals, values, and diversity.
• Preferably with a passion for / experience in agriculture and/or logistics & technology industries.
• A proactive individual who can grow with the company.