Senior Telecoms Data Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Data-driven culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Data Analyst to join its remote team, contributing to Randburg-based operations. You will collect, clean, and interpret complex telecom datasets, producing insights that drive service improvements, efficiency, and revenue opportunities across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in data analysis within telecoms, strong SQL and Python or R skills, and experience with Tableau or Power BI to build dashboards for technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst in telecoms.
• Degree in statistics, data science, mathematics, economics, or related field.
• Proficient in SQL, Python or R for analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large telecom datasets.
• Analyze network performance, user behavior, and market trends.
• Build dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs and trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve services, reduce costs, and grow revenue.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and product teams to translate requirements.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical modeling

Data mining

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Telecoms Data Analyst to join their remote team, contributing to operations in Randburg. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets related to network performance, customer behavior, and market trends. Your insights will drive strategic decision-making, optimize service offerings, and enhance operational efficiency within the telecommunications sector. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced data professional to make a significant impact, working with advanced analytics tools and collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data from various sources.
• Perform in-depth analysis of network performance metrics, customer usage patterns, and market dynamics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement, cost reduction, and revenue generation through data insights.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and product teams to translate business requirements into analytical approaches.
• Present complex findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, with a significant focus on the telecoms industry.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning concepts, and data mining techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Remote work flexibility with the ability to collaborate with teams based in Randburg.
• Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge data analytics platforms.
• A data-driven culture that values insights and innovation.