Data Analyst : Digital Growth

Sanlam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a data analyst to drive digital growth initiatives through insightful data analysis and visualization. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client acquisition strategies, transforming raw data into actionable insights. You will be at the forefront of reshaping the financial landscape, empowering stakeholders with data-driven stories and clear visualizations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-autonomy environment, where your contributions will directly impact millions of lives across Africa. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a difference, this is the ideal position for you.

Benefits

High autonomy environment

Mentorship opportunities

Professional growth

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years in insights producing role as a data scientist or analyst.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with Tableau or PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw data into visual dashboards and reports.
• Evaluate digital marketing effectiveness and user interactions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Advanced Analytics

Interpersonal Skills

Business Analysis

Data Quality Assurance

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Sciences

Degree or Diploma in Data Science

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

SQL

Snowflake

DBT

Airflow

Job description

Who are we? Sanlam is a leading financial services group, recognized for our innovative approach towards providing comprehensive insurance, investment, health, and credit solutions to millions of clients across Africa.

Now, we're on a mission to digitize new and existing business models and activate them to acquire digital-first customer segments that have historically been difficult and expensive to acquire.

Position Overview As a data analyst your work is a canvas for change, painted with the data you explore and the insights you uncover.

You're not just joining a team; you're embarking on a mission to reshape the financial landscape for all Africans, making tomorrow not just different, but better.

Together, we can build lasting financial confidence across Africa, one insight at a time.

About the role This is a data analyst role focusing on acquiring as many quality clients as possible through performance and brand marketing, in the most cost-efficient way possible.

Your ability to explore and interrogate data, generate impactful visualizations, and deliver data driven stories will be key in shaping the success of our digital growth initiatives.

What you'll achieve in the first 12 months

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a comprehensive picture of the client acquisition journey.
2. Transform raw data into clear visual dashboards and reports that highlight key performance metrics.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts and user interactions with our products.
4. Work closely with business partners and data scientists to define relevant performance metrics, translate them into data, and produce insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our marketing campaigns.
5. Create data visualizations that not only report on performance but also reveal the "why" behind trends—helping teams quickly understand drivers of success and areas for improvement.
6. Work with engineers and business partners to ensure data reliability, consistency and recency for powering your metrics and insights.
7. Develop reporting and visualisation experiences that empower non-technical stakeholders to answer "how much / how many" questions independently.

Qualification and Experience

• A relevant qualification Degree or Diploma in Computer Sciences or Data Science.
• 3+ years in insights producing role as a data scientist / analyst.
• Experience working with Tableau or PowerBI.
• Strong proficiency in SQL.
• 1+ years in growth marketing.

What you'll enjoy

• Being in a high ownership, high ambiguity, high autonomy environment where the impact of your work matters.
• The ideal environment for your capability growth.
• Learn from the best.
• Get guidance from some of the most seasoned professionals around.
• Our mentorship vibe is all about growing together, both professionally and personally.
• Diving into projects that touch the lives of millions.
• Making a real difference in how people manage their money and plan their lives.
• Working with modern technologies, from Snowflake to DBT, Airflow and Tableau.
• A chance to be one of the first data analysts in a newly formed domain team!

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced analytics to address business requirements.
• New technologies and methodologies.
• Business and Data Analysis.
• Data Modeling.
• Data Quality Assurance.

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal savvy.
• Manages complexity.
• Optimises work processes.
• Plans and aligns.

Core Competencies

• Being resilient.
• Collaborates.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Customer focus.
• Drives results.

Turnaround time The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.