Senior Data Analyst

PBT Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders, develop innovative analytics solutions, and create insightful dashboards, aiming to drive operational excellence and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in data analysis or BI role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and SQL.
• Experience in cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to identify data-driven opportunities.
• Design and develop visually engaging dashboards and reports.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and best practices.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

SQL

Business Intelligence

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Power BI

SAP BW

SSRS

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Senior Data Analyst position available in Johannesburg.

PBT Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to drive data-driven decision-making and enable meaningful insights across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple stakeholders to understand business needs, design solutions, and deliver high-quality analytics and reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and enjoys solving complex business problems through innovative data approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

Disruptive Innovation & Data Analytics:

• Collaborate with business units and domain experts to understand challenges and identify data-driven opportunities.
• Elicit requirements and translate them into actionable analytical deliverables.
• Explore, clean, and transform data to extract valuable insights.
• Develop and maintain analytics solutions using tools such as Power BI, SSRS, SAP BW, and within the Microsoft Azure Cloud environment.
• Utilise structured development cycles and agile methodologies for solution delivery.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and contribute to operational and strategic decision-making.
• Drive innovation by identifying new ways data can add business value.
• Share knowledge and insights to strengthen both technical expertise and business understanding within the team.
• Stay abreast of analytics best practices and contribute to process improvements.
• Ensure all reporting and analytics outputs are aligned with stakeholder expectations and business objectives.

Data Visualisation & Reporting:

• Design and develop visually engaging and informative dashboards and reports.
• Follow best practices in report development, focusing on clarity, usability, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, development standards, and internal procedures.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in crafting dashboards that translate complex data into intuitive insights.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in a data analysis or BI role, with a strong business orientation.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools, especially Microsoft Power BI.
• Solid understanding of SQL, data modelling, and business intelligence platforms such as SSRS and SAP BW.
• Experience working in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Proven ability to work with complex datasets and produce actionable business insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact through data, supporting strategic decisions and innovation across the business.