Advanced Analytics Specialist

Recruiter:

SMOL HR Advance

Job Ref:

Advanced Analytics S..

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R1.4M

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to develop a fit-for-purpose infrastructure (e.g. frameworks, algorithms, models, tools and systems)

POSITION INFO:

Brief description

The purpose of this position is to develop a fit-for-purpose infrastructure (e.g. frameworks, algorithms, models,

tools and systems) as well as collect, analyse and disseminate internal and external strategy management data

to gain deeper insight into the Organisations strategic performance.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

Collect strategy management data from various sources, which include general environmental trends, central
banking trends, financial sector ecosystem trends as well as internal business and project performance.
Conceptualise and conduct advanced statistical analysis (e.g. data science analytics, visualisation, predictive
modelling) to provide proactive and actionable strategy intelligence and insights for the Organisation.
Monitor, measure and report on analytical results to ensure appropriate business recommendations and
insights.
Build and manage the infrastructure (e.g. frameworks, algorithms, models, tools and systems) that supports
information management, advanced analytics and knowledge transfer within the Strategy Management Office
(SMO) and business.
Collaborate with SMO functional leads in providing strategic insights in support of strategic decision-making
for their stakeholders.
Create, maintain and ensure quality assurance of key SMO data sets, reports and metrics.
Collaborate with colleagues in the SARB’s advanced analytics function to ensure alignment and knowledgesharing with regard to practices, processes, methods, tools and techniques.
Research and identify related trends in advanced analytics in peer organisations and similar industries for the
purpose of benchmarking.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

Honours degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification;
Minimum of seven to eight years’ experience in analytics and strategic reporting; and
relevant data analytics/visualisation certification.

Additional requirements include:

Industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge;
Quality assurance knowledge and skill;
Continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
Continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill;

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