Data Analyst

Discovery; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services company is looking for a candidate to join their Discovery Connect team in Sandton, Gauteng. The role involves data extraction and analysis, lead allocation, and regular reporting. Applicants should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage deadlines and pressure. A tertiary qualification and proficiency in Excel, SQL, and other tools are essential. Experience in a similar role is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in stats, maths, or computer science is advantageous.
• Proficient in tools like Excel, SQL, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data extraction from various systems.
• Perform ad hoc and regular reporting for management.
• Allocate leads into the system and manage reporting functions.

Skills

Analysis, Judgment and problem solving

Planning and organisational skills

Strong Communication skills

Ability to write SQL Queries

Team player

Tenacity and drive

Education

Tertiary qualification

BSC Computer Science / IT- Degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Access

PowerPoint

Avaya

Job description

Key purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for Data Extraction and Analysis, Allocation of Leads and Reporting within the Discovery Connect team.

Key outputs

• Draw data from systems and do analysis on information retrieved
• Ad hoc reporting on information retrieved and analysed
• Create regular information reports to be presented to management.
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly reporting function
• Loading of leads into Presence

Personal attributes and skills

• Analysis, Judgment and problem solving skills essential
• Planning and organisational skills must be well honed
• Must be able to control own work effort
• Tolerance of Stress
• Must be a Team player
• Strong Communication skills
• Must display tenacity and drive to accomplish tasks
• Must be able to work and manage deadlines
• Ability to Operate in a pressurised environment
• Ability to write SQL Queries & understand SQL Coding

Qualification & Experience

• Tertiary qualification
• Stats / Maths / Computer Science Advantage
• BSC Computer Science / IT- Degree Advantage
• Proficient in Excel, SQL, Access and Powerpoint
• Good knowledge of Avaya
• Minimum 2 years work experience in similar role

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.