Senior Business Analyst - Data and Analytics

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Business Analyst specializing in Data and Analytics to join their team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on understanding business needs, defining data requirements, and translating them into actionable analytical solutions for clients in the Gauteng region.

You will gather requirements, develop dashboards, and collaborate with data engineers to ensure data quality and insightful decision support, delivering tangible business impact through

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or in a data/analytics role.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specs for analytics.
• Proficiency with SQL, Tableau, Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document requirements for data and analytics solutions.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop reports and dashboards using BI tools (Tableau/Power BI) to communicate findings.
• Collaborate with data engineers to define data models and ensure data quality.
• Translate business questions into analytical queries and methodologies.
• Support data-driven tool adoption across client organizations.
• Conduct UAT for new analytical tools and reports.
• Provide training and end-user support on data analysis tools.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Statistics/Math

Tools

ETL processes

Data warehousing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent management consultancy, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Business Analyst with a specialization in Data and Analytics to join their team in Soweto, Gauteng. This role is critical for helping clients leverage their data to drive informed decision-making and achieve strategic objectives. You will be responsible for understanding business needs, defining data requirements, and translating them into actionable analytical solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, a deep understanding of business intelligence tools, and excellent communication abilities. This is a significant opportunity for a data-driven professional to contribute to the growth and efficiency of businesses in the Gauteng region and make a tangible impact through data insights. You will unlock the power of data for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements for data and analytics solutions.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to communicate findings.
• Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to define data models and ensure data quality.
• Translate business questions into analytical queries and methodologies.
• Support the implementation and adoption of data-driven solutions across client organizations.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for new analytical tools and reports.
• Provide training and support to end-users on data analysis tools and techniques.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or in a related role focused on data and analytics.
• Proven experience in gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications for analytical solutions.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with clients in various industries, with an understanding of the challenges in the Soweto or greater Gauteng area, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, a retirement fund, and opportunities for professional development and advanced training in data science and analytics.
• You will work on exciting projects, utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques to deliver impactful data solutions.
• This role offers excellent career progression within a dynamic consulting environment.
• Join a team that values data-driven insights and contributes to the strategic success of businesses in Soweto and beyond.