Senior E-commerce Analyst - Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Cutting-edge data tools

Impact on strategy

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior E-commerce Analyst in Sandton, Gauteng, to collect, interpret, and report on large e-commerce datasets, driving growth and profitability. You will develop dashboards, analyze campaigns, and provide actionable insights for stakeholders.

The role requires advanced analytics, statistics, and strong communication skills to translate complex data into strategic recommendations. Hybrid work enables collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in e-commerce analytics or a related data analysis role.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with web analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).
• Strong data visualization experience (Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various e-commerce platforms.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs across sales, marketing, customer behavior, and operations.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies to provide actionable insights.
• Analyze customer behavior, conversion funnels, and marketing performance.
• Perform A/B testing analysis and provide optimization recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to support data-driven decisions.
• Develop predictive models and forecasts to inform strategy.
• Present complex findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry best practices in e-commerce analytics and data science.

Skills

E-commerce analytics

Data visualization

SQL

Python/R

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent e-commerce leader headquartered in **Sandton, Gauteng**, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior E-commerce Analyst. This pivotal role demands a sophisticated understanding of data analysis, performance metrics, and strategic insights to drive the growth and profitability of our client's online business. You will be responsible for collecting, interpreting, and reporting on vast amounts of e-commerce data to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical capabilities, a strong grasp of e-commerce operations, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a major player in the e-commerce space, working within the financial hub of **Sandton, Gauteng**. The hybrid model allows for flexibility while ensuring vital team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various e-commerce platforms and sources.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across sales, marketing, customer behavior, and operations.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of customer behavior, conversion funnels, and marketing campaign performance.
• Perform A/B testing analysis and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop predictive models and forecasts to inform business strategy.
• Present complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry best practices in e-commerce analytics and data science.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in e-commerce analytics or a related data analysis role.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Expertise with web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).
• Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in **Sandton, Gauteng** or a similar corporate environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data tools and technologies.
• Significant impact on the strategic direction of a leading e-commerce business.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment in **Gauteng**.