Senior Data Analyst

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) in Stellenboch, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Data & Analytics Lead to drive insights across the FMCG business. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design data solutions, gather and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python and R, and create dashboards with Power BI or Tableau to communicate impactful insights.

Join a team embracing Agile/Scrum, data quality initiatives, and continuous learning as you guide data modelling, mining, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in data analysis or related field in FMCG.
• Proficient in SQL and data querying.
• Experience with Python, Databricks, R, or SAS; familiarity with BI tools like Power BI/Tableau.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with 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.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Data mining

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Databricks

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Business Intelligence And Insights Lead

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Business Intelligence And Insights Lead
Location: Stellenboch, Western Cape
Function: Digital & Technology
Sub Function: Data and Analytics
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 137226
Closing Date: 27/08/2026

Key Responsibilitues 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 6 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 organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.