Embedded Data Analyst — Strategic Insights & Reporting

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 680,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University seeks an Embedded Data Analyst to support the IDA Hub at the Stellenbosch Campus. The role embeds analysts in business environments, with one day weekly in the IDA community of practice.

The appointment is a three-year fixed-term contract with opportunities to contribute to cross-environment analyses. The incumbent will perform data analysis, build dashboards, and translate data into actionable insights while meeting IDA standards and collaborating with internal and

Qualifications

• Honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF 8) with 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma (NQF 7) with 5+ years' relevant experience.
• Diploma (NQF 6) with 8+ years' relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of SQL and Power BI.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to translate data into insight for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Performing data analysis and reporting within the assigned environment.
• Applying analytical, statistical and data-modelling techniques to produce robust, well-documented findings.
• Generating insight that supports decision-making and translate the environment's information needs into data requirements and clear, decision-ready insights.
• Building and maintaining dashboards and reporting tools for the environment.
• Meeting IDA's quality and methodology standards and contributing to cross-environment analyses.
• Participating in the weekly IDA community of practice and building proficiency across the IDA knowledge base.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF 8)

Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma (NQF 7)

Diploma (NQF 6)

Job description

Stellenbosch University seeks an Embedded Data Analyst to support the IDA Hub at the Stellenbosch Campus. The role embeds analysts in business environments, with one day weekly in the IDA community of practice.

The appointment is a three-year fixed-term contract with opportunities to contribute to cross-environment analyses. The incumbent will perform data analysis, build dashboards, and translate data into actionable insights while meeting IDA standards and collaborating with internal and