Data Analyst (Senior)

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and life insurer is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst to join their Data and Analytics team. The successful candidate will develop data pipelines and reporting solutions, utilizing Power BI and SQL to drive insights that support workforce planning and operational efficiency. Ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers the opportunity to affect significant strategic decisions in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Learning and development support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data analyst or analytics engineering role.
• Experience working with sensitive or confidential data and maintaining data privacy standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver analytics projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with Discovery People and Corporate Shared Services teams to understand reporting needs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and SQL.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines.

Skills

SQL (complex queries, CTEs, data aggregation, performance tuning)

Power BI (building dashboards, using DAX, data modelling)

Data pipeline tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, information technology, actuarial science

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

Overview

Data Analyst (Senior)

Discovery- Integrated Shared Services

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Data Analyst with a strong technical foundation in data pipeline development and Power BI reporting to join our Data and Analytics team. The successful candidate will support Discovery People and Corporate Shared Services teams by delivering data-driven insights, reports, and dashboards to inform strategic decisions related to workforce planning, employee engagement, space utilisation, and operational efficiency.

This role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, scalable reporting solutions, and robust data models that power decision-making across the organization.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects influencing workplace and people strategies.
• Learning and development support to grow your analytics skills.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Discovery People and Corporate Shared Services teams to understand reporting needs and deliver accurate, timely, and relevant data analyses.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and SQL.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines for transforming raw data into clean, analysis-ready datasets.
• Build and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports, including advanced DAX measures and semantic models.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to define data requirements, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and automate data ingestion, transformation, and reporting workflows.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data models, pipelines, and reporting standards.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security across all analytics assets.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the analytics function.
• Perform requirements and root cause analysis and ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Effectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.

Competencies

• Proficiency in:
  • SQL (complex queries, CTEs, data aggregation, performance tuning)
  • Power BI (building dashboards, using DAX, data modelling)
  • Data pipeline tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail and documentation
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling
• Experience working with large and complex datasets across multiple systems
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business questions into analytical solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Education and Experience

• Matric (Essential)
• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, information technology, actuarial science etc.
• 5+ years of experience in a data analyst or analytics engineering role.
• Experience working with sensitive or confidential data and maintaining data privacy standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver analytics projects independently.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure, Fabric
• Familiarity with Python, R, or scripting for automation and analysis.
• Exposure to HR, Finance, Operations, or Facilities Management data (domain-specific knowledge is a plus).
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices

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.