Specialist: Insights & Analytics

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Midrand seeks a skilled professional for a role in reporting and analytics within their Consumer Fintech division. The ideal candidate will conduct in-depth data analysis, utilize SQL and MS Excel, and present insights to stakeholders. Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in mathematics, statistics or similar field. This position offers competitive benefits and incentives.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working experience in an analysis or reporting related role.
• Expert knowledge and experience in working with SQL and MS Excel.
• Expert knowledge of descriptive and diagnostic analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory and in-depth data analytics using SQL and MS Excel.
• Complete data quality validation to identify deviations from trends.
• Work with Product Owners to identify opportunities through analytic insights.

Skills

SQL

MS Excel

Data visualisation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelors or honours degree in mathematics, statistics, informatics, information technology or similar

Job description

Overview

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Role Purpose/Business Unit

With Vodacom Financial Services commitment to pushing the boundaries in Fintech innovation and our recently launched Vodapay app, we are looking for the highest calibre individuals to help drive our reporting and analytics activities within our Consumer Fintech.

This role will deliver the analytics and reporting requirements necessary for understanding the performance and growth within the VodaPay app as well as identifying and executing on opportunities that deliver commercial value. Additionally, you are expected to communicate analyses and findings using high quality visualisations and presentations to business stakeholders and executive management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory and in-depth data analytics using SQL and MS Excel
• Complete data quality validation to identify deviations from trends and generate possible corrective actions
• Work with Product Owners to identify opportunities and guide on strategic objective through analytic insights
• Perform complex analysis on customer characteristics and behaviour to identify opportunities and inform customer value management activities
• Prepare high quality Power Point and Excel analyses to be presented to end stakeholders
• Optimize SQL reporting scripts and drive efficiency by facilitating the automation of processes
• Constant innovation and experimentation to identify opportunities and improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors or honours degree in mathematics, statistics, informatics, information technology or similar
• At least 3 years working experience in an analysis or reporting related role
• Expert knowledge and experience in working with SQL and MS Excel
• Expert knowledge of descriptive and diagnostic analytical techniques
• Experience in working with data visualisation and dashboard tools essential
• Presentation and communication skills; analytical thinking and problem-solving ability essential

We make an impact by offering

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages

Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 23 September 2025.

The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus.

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. Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.