Data Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Challenging projects

Collaborative office in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our Randburg team. You will extract, interpret, and visualize complex data to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions across departments, while developing reports and dashboards for stakeholders in an office-based setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with SQL and reporting tools, and be proficient in Excel and related data analysis software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong knowledge of reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), and programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills suitable for an office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret data from various sources, identifying trends and patterns.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and data analytics strategies.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data requirements and provide analytical support.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Business Objects

ETL

JavaScript

XML

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Business Objects

SQL databases

ETL frameworks

XML

JavaScript

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to join their growing team in Randburg . In this role, you will be instrumental in extracting, interpreting, and visualizing complex data to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions. You will work closely with various departments to understand their data needs, develop reports, and identify trends. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to leverage data to solve business challenges in a collaborative, office-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret data from various sources, identifying trends and patterns.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and data analytics strategies.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data requirements and provide analytical support.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), and programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, suitable for an office-based role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Work on challenging data projects with a talented team.
• A supportive and collaborative office environment in Randburg .
• Contribute to data-driven decision-making across the organization.