Specialist: Insights and Analytics

Optimal Growth Technologies; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics company in Midrand, South Africa seeks a Senior Specialist in Insights and Analytics. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in SQL, Python, and Spark for advanced data analytics. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth analysis, validating data quality, and collaborating with Product Owners. A bachelor's or honours degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. Strong data visualization and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience in an analysis or reporting related role.
• Expert knowledge in SQL, Python, and Spark.
• Experience in working with data visualization and dashboard tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory and in-depth data analytics using SQL, Python, and Spark.
• Complete data quality validation and generate possible corrective actions.
• Work with Product Owners to guide on strategic objectives through analytic insights.

Skills

Data Analytics

SQL

Python

Spark

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's or honours degree in mathematics, statistics, informatics, information technology or similar

Job description

About the job Specialist: Insights and Analytics

Senior Specialist: Insights & Analytics

Key accountabilities

• Conduct exploratory and in-depth data analytics using SQL, Python and Spark
• 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.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• At least 5 years working experience in an analysis or reporting related role
• Expert knowledge and experience in working with SQL, Python and Spark
• Expert knowledge of descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytical techniques
• Experience in working with data visualisation and dashboard tools essential
• Presentation and communication skills; analytical thinking and problem-solving ability essential

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

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