DATA ANALYST | STELLENBOSCH | R1M PA

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Data Analyst in Stellenbosch to transform complex data into clear insights for risk-informed decisions.

You will leverage SQL, Excel and BI tools to build dashboards, support risk reporting, and collaborate with Finance, Marketing and IT to answer business questions with data-driven clarity.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years' experience in data analysis within risk management or financial services.
• Solid understanding of operational risk and risk reporting.
• Experience working with fragmented datasets and bringing information together.
• Strong eye for detail and ability to spot trends others might miss.
• Confidence communicating complex findings to both technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns and potential risks.
• Build dashboards and visualisations that make insights easy to understand.
• Use statistical analysis and predictive analytics to support better decision-making.
• Improve data quality, governance and reporting processes.
• Partner with Finance, Marketing, IT and other teams to turn business questions into actionable insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk analysis

Data storytelling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Python

R

Macros/VBA

Job description

DATA ANALYST | STELLENBOSCH | R1M PA

YOU SEE THE PATTERN. YOU FIND THE RISK. YOU TURN DATA INTO DECISIONS.

Data is everywhere. The real skill is knowing what to do with it.

We’re looking for a Data Analyst who can dig into complex datasets, connect the dots and uncover insights that help businesses make smarter, risk-informed decisions.

If SQL, analytics and turning messy data into meaningful intelligence are your thing, this could be your next move.

WHAT YOU'LL GET YOUR HANDS ON:

• Analyse complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns and potential risks.
• Work with operational risk frameworks, including RCSA, KRIs, loss data and scenario analysis.
• Build dashboards and visualisations that make insights easy to understand.
• Use statistical analysis and predictive analytics to support better decision-making.
• Improve data quality, governance and reporting processes.
• Partner with Finance, Marketing, IT and other teams to turn business questions into actionable insights.

YOUR TECH TOOLKIT:

• Advanced SQL and Excel, including macros/VBA.
• Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Python or R, including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib and Seaborn.
• Statistical analysis, predictive analytics and data modelling.
• Strong data interpretation and risk analysis skills.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Around 5 years' experience in data analysis within risk management or financial services.
• Solid understanding of operational risk and risk reporting.
• Experience working with fragmented datasets and bringing information together.
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to spot trends others might miss.
• Confidence communicating complex findings to both technical and business stakeholders.

THE DETAILS:

• Location: Stellenbosch
• Type: Permanent
• Salary: R1 million per annum CTC
• Reference: GZ61593