Data Analyst

LabourLinq Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Part time

Job summary

LabourLinq Recruitment in Johannesburg or Pretoria is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to deliver actionable business insights, dashboards, and performance reporting to support data-driven decisions. The role is a 6–12 month contract with a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

Key requirements include 3+ years in data analysis or BI, Power BI proficiency, strong SQL, advanced Excel, and experience with DAX/Power Query.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Data Analysis or BI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with DAX and Power Query.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills.
• Business analysis and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Microsoft Fabric experience advantageous
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business and operational data
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports
• Define and monitor KPIs
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions
• Validate, cleanse, and interpret data
• Present insights to business stakeholders
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and Product Owners to enhance reporting capabilities

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Excel

DAX

Power Query

Data visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Business analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Data Analyst required in Johannesburg or Pretoria (Hybrid).

Our client is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to analyse enterprise data and deliver actionable business insights, dashboards, and performance reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

Contract: 6–12 months (project dependent).

Hybrid: 3 days onsite | 2 days remote.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in Data Analysis or Business Intelligence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI
• Strong SQL skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with DAX and Power Query
• Strong data visualisation and storytelling skills
• Business analysis and stakeholder engagement experience
• Microsoft Fabric experience advantageous
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business and operational data
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports
• Define and monitor KPIs
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions
• Validate, cleanse, and interpret data
• Present insights to business stakeholders
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and Product Owners to enhance reporting capabilities