Data Analyst (CPT)

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd in Cape Town invites a data analytics specialist to collect, analyse, report, and interpret data to support business strategies and performance appraisal.

The role covers data exploration, advanced analytics, BI reporting, data architecture, and stakeholder education, with emphasis on data quality, dashboards, and continuous improvement across business units.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience with data analysis and BI tools.
• Ability to translate business requirements into analytics tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data to support business strategies and appraisal of results.
• Conduct data exploration, manipulation, and analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Support advanced analytics using specialized software tools for business needs.
• Build dashboards and reports to answer key business questions.
• Advise on data architecture and data recording quality across stakeholders.

Skills

Data Analysis

SQL

SAS

R Programming

Data Modeling

Data Management

Data Visualization

Microsoft SQL Server

Policies & Procedures

IT Network Security

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SPSS

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results.

Business Requirements Identification

Collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals, in order to garner the "why" of the requirements and the benefits of such requirements.

Data Exploration & Manipulation

Conduct research and select relevant information to enable testing, experimental adjustustment and analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools, to perform data manipulation and descriptive data analysis.

Advanced Analytics

Support interpretation of advanced analytics data, using specialized software tools and functionalities to support business requirements.

Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence

Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy by performing root cause analyses.

Insights and Reporting

Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. Builds dashboards and reports to help answer business questions.

Data Architecture

Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyse data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant industry best practices, business acumen, and broadening of individual skills such as presentation, communication and visualisation, through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

na Skills

• Action Planning
• Application Development
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Computer Literacy
• Computer Programming
• Data Analysis
• Data Compilation
• Data Controls
• Data Interpretations
• Data Management
• Data Modeling
• Executing Plans
• Gap Analysis
• IT Network Security
• Management Reporting
• Market Analysis
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Policies & Procedures
• R Programming
• SAS Program
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• User Requirements Documentation

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Cultivates Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Results
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date 24 August 2026 , 23:59

The Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.