Senior Data Analyst - Business Intelligence

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join its Business Intelligence team in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on turning raw data into actionable insights, building dashboards, and modeling data to support strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, ensure data quality, and present findings to management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in BI analytics and strong SQL and visualization skills, based in the Eastern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or BI roles.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools (Tableau/Power BI/QlikView).
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis and data modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholders in Port Elizabeth.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights driving business decisions.
• Collaborate with departments to understand data needs and provide support.
• Develop data quality standards and best practices.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to support strategic planning.
• Present findings to management and stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst to join their Business Intelligence team in Port Elizabeth . This role is key to transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. You will be responsible for developing reports, dashboards, and analytical models that provide a clear understanding of business performance, customer behavior, and market trends. The ideal candidate has a passion for data, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex findings to stakeholders across the organization, contributing to informed strategies in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in business performance.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop and implement data quality standards and best practices.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to support specific business initiatives and strategic planning.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role focused on business intelligence and analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and data modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences in Port Elizabeth .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in data analytics.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment within a growing company.
• Direct impact on strategic decision-making through data insights in the Eastern Cape .