Report Writer and Analyst

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Roodepoort seeks a Report Writer and Analyst to design and deliver insightful reports that aid in data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, and experience with reporting tools like Power BI. Responsibilities include automating reports, collaborating with stakeholders, and presenting findings clearly. This role requires a Grade 12 qualification and a bachelor's degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in a similar reporting or analyst role.
• Experience with writing performant SQL queries by hand.
• Proven experience with business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and maintain regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and insights.
• Collaborate with departments to understand reporting needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

SQL proficiency

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Job description

Report Writer and Analyst job vacancy in Roodepoort.

The Report Writer and Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accurate and insightful reports and analyses to support data-driven decision-making.

This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with reporting tools, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for stakeholders across the organization

Salary: R25 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and maintain regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Ensure reports are accurate, consistent, and delivered within deadlines.
• Automate reporting processes where possible to improve efficiency.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Provide actionable recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards and visualization tools to make data more accessible.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand reporting needs
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the audience.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain documentation for reports, processes, and data sources.
• Timeliness and accuracy of reports delivered.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with insights provided.
• Reduction in manual reporting through automation.
• Contribution to data-driven decision-making

Requirements:

• Grade 12 – Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or related field (advantageous but not essential).
• 2–5 years’ experience in a similar reporting or analyst role.
• Experience with writing performant SQL queries by hand.
• Proven experience with business intelligence tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, SSRS).
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation

Knowlegde & Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros).
• Knowledge of databases, ETL processes, and reporting environments.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis methods (advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand stakeholder needs.