Senior Data Analyst

The HEINEKEN Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Data Analyst to join their team in Stellenbosch. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to design data solutions, analyze complex datasets, and provide actionable insights. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL and Python, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This is a permanent position with opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis or related field.
• Experience in FMCG industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to meet business needs.
• Create reports and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality through validation and cleansing.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Tableau

SAS

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Business Intelligence Lead

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Function: Data & Technology

Sub Function: AM

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 137226

Closing Date: 27/05/2025

Key Responsibilities Include

• Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and design data solutions that meet their needs.
• Gather, process, and analyze large and complex datasets using SQL, Python, R, or other tools.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations that effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain data models and schemas that support efficient querying and analysis.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy by conducting data validation, cleansing, and enrichment processes.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate data analysis solutions with other systems and applications.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making related to data analysis and data management.
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and trends in data analysis and share knowledge with the team.

• Conduct data mining and exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and relationships in the data.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the Data Engineering teams based on their analysis of the data as input to their development and maintenance of data solutions.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data analysis or a related field. Experience in the FMCG industry.
• Proficient in SQL and data querying.
• Experience with data analysis tools and languages such as Python, Databricks, R, or SAS. Familiarity with BI reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SAP BIP is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

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. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is committed to an organizational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.