Data Analyst

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A data services company in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting data projects, implementing data solutions, and communicating with clients to ensure data quality. Candidates should possess solid skills in SQL, R, and Python, along with a relevant diploma or degree. The position demands at least 5 years of relevant experience in data analysis, making it a key role within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years' relevant experience in data analysis.
• Solid experience in all Microsoft products, including SQL.
• Ability to adapt to different programming tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular and ad-hoc data projects.
• Implement and maintain data solutions, including data sourcing and transformation.
• Communicate with clients to determine requirements.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Data governance

Automation of processes

Education

National Diploma: Information Technology (IT – Software Development)

BSC (Maths, Stats, Comp science)

MCSE Certificate-Data Management and Analytics or Business Intelligence

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Visual Studio

SSIS

Azure

VS Code

Job description

SUMMARY

New job opportunity for Data Analyst

POSITION INFO

• Data Analyst will be part of a team that conducts regular and adhoc data projects.
• Data Analyst required to implement and maintain solutions including data sourcing, data transformation using SQL.
• Data Analyst will be communicating with client and end-user to determine purpose and end solution requirements.
• The role will also cover data extraction and data manipulation to fulfil client requirements, including adhoc requests, documentation, effective communication with external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Investigation, design, and implementation of improvements to existing processes
• Ad-hoc queries relating to broad spectrum data and products
• Documenting and general maintenance of processes
• Combine raw data from multiple sources and explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modelling and collaborate with data scientists and architects on projects
• Identify and interpret trends and patterns
• Build data systems (ETLs) and pipelines with proper data governance in line with the overall organizational strategy

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma : Information Technology (IT – Software Development)
• BSC (Maths, Stats, Comp science)
• Solid experience in all Microsoft products (SQL, SSMS, Visual Studio, SSIS, VS code, Azure)
• Knowledge and experience in R and Python
• Ability to adapt to different programming tools based on project at hand
• Proficient in automation of processes and troubleshooting
• MCSE Certificate-Data Management and Analytics or Business Intelligence
• 5 Years' relevant experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experienced in SQL database design
• Understand the concepts, principles, and implementation of data modelling, design, governance, and data management
• Skilled at gathering, cleaning, enriching, and transforming data into the desired format to incorporate better decision-making in less time
• Understand the processes, roles, policies, standards, and metrics that ensure the effective and efficient use of data / information

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