Senior Data Analyst

Heineken; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Beverages South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Data and Analytics Lead in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will partner with business stakeholders to translate data needs into scalable data solutions and analytics capabilities.

You will guide data modeling, validation, and enrichment efforts while delivering dashboards that drive strategic decisions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years in data analysis within FMCG or related fields, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong data analysis background.
• Minimum 6 years of data analysis experience, FMCG preferred.
• Proficient in SQL and data querying; able to analyze large datasets.
• Experience with Python, R, and BI reporting tools; Agile/Scrum familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into solutions.
• Gather, process, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, R, or similar tools.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain data models and schemas to support querying and analysis.
• Ensure data quality through validation, cleansing and enrichment.
• Work with teams to integrate analytics into systems and applications.
• Support strategic planning and data management initiatives.
• Keep up with analytics tech trends and share knowledge with the team.
• Conduct data mining and exploratory analysis to identify patterns.
• Provide insights to Data Engineering for data solution development.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data Modeling

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Databricks

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

SAP BIP

Job description

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.