Data Analyst

1-gird South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Analyst. The role involves managing and analyzing large datasets to derive insights, requiring strong skills in Power BI and SQL. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. This office-based position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape brand and content strategy

Collaborative team culture

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Power BI is essential for data visualization.
• 5+ years of relevant working experience required in data analysis.
• Strong understanding of business processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gather relevant data from various sources for analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy through cleaning and pre-processing.
• Visualize data to identify trends and insights.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze data and validate hypotheses.
• Build predictive models using machine learning.

Skills

Data Manipulation and Interpretation

Statistical Analysis

Proficiency with Power BI

Intermediate SQL skills

Great communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

BCom/BSc/BEng degree with relevant major

Job description

About us

1-grid.com is a fast-growing web hosting company in Cape Town with an established customer base, recently acquired by recognised leaders in the Internet services industry. We have the vision and resources to be the market leader in SA in the next 5 years; this vision is supported by an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.

Job purpose

The Data Analyst primary role is to manage, gather, clean, analyse, visualize and interpret large sets of data to extract meaningful insights from multiple data sources and support decision-making processes within the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Collection: Gathering relevant data from various sources, such as databases, API’s or external datasets.
• Data cleaning and pre-processing: Ensuring data accuracy, removing errors, handling of missing values, and transforming1-grid’s data into a suitable format for analysis.
• Exploratory Data Analysis: Examining and visualising 1-grid’s data to identify patters, trends, correlations, and outliers.
• Statistical Analysis: Applying statistical methods to analyse data and test hypotheses, using techniques like regression analysis, hypothesis testing and A/B testing.
• Data modelling and Prediction: Building predictive models using machine learning algorithms to forecast outcomes, automation and create efficiencies or make data-driven predictions.
• Data Visualisation: Creating visual representations, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to effectively communicate findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Reporting and Presentation: Summarizing analysis of 1-grid’s customer base which results in clear, concise reports or presentations that can be easily understood by non-technical audiences and allows the marketing department to target customers for new sales and assists in driving new orders.
• Collaborating with Stakeholders: Working closely with colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, provides insights, and support decision-making processes.
• BCom/BSc/BEng degree with relevant major
• 5+ years relevant working experience required
• Data Manipulation and Interpretation
• Statistical Analysis
• Proven experience and proficiency with Power BI - essential
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Technical skills (proficient BI skills essential)
• Understanding of business processes
• Great communication skills
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate SQL skills
• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, proudly South African tech company.
• A creative environment where your ideas can shape our brand and content strategy.
• Office-based role in Cape Town with a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Qualification and Experience

• BCom/BSc/BEng degree with relevant major
• 5+ years relevant working experience required
• Data Manipulation and Interpretation
• Statistical Analysis
• Proven experience and proficiency with Power BI - essential
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Technical skills (proficient BI skills essential)
• Understanding of business processes
• Great communication skills
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate SQL skills

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, proudly South African tech company.
• A creative environment where your ideas can shape our brand and content strategy.
• Office-based role in Cape Town with a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Values Alignment

The Content Marketing Specialist is expected to live out and promote 1-grid’s values: Accountability, Customer Delight, Teamwork, Inclusivity, Respect, Transparency, Quality, and Collaboration.