Remote Data Quality Analyst — QA & Insights

University of Fort Hare; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Data Quality Analyst for a 6-month contract. This remote role involves reviewing and validating data, identifying anomalies, and ensuring high-quality datasets. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience in data QA, and proficiency in Excel. Collaboration with product and engineering teams is essential, and a flexible work schedule is available. A competitive rate based on experience will be offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive contractor rate

Qualifications

• Experience in data validation, data QA, anomaly detection or related operational roles.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to follow structured workflows and maintain documentation quality.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate asset location data against online sources.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and determine root causes of data irregularities.
• Suggest refinements to validation workflows and contribute to operational efficiency.

Skills

Data validation

Anomaly detection

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

ChatGPT

GIS tools

Job description

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Data Quality Analyst for a 6-month contract. This remote role involves reviewing and validating data, identifying anomalies, and ensuring high-quality datasets. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience in data QA, and proficiency in Excel. Collaboration with product and engineering teams is essential, and a flexible work schedule is available. A competitive rate based on experience will be offered.