Data Analyst – Johannesburg – R500k up to R700k per annum

SUMMARY:
Data Analyst – Johannesburg – R500k up to R700k per annum

POSITION INFO:

Are you passionate about data and eager to make a real impact? A Senior Data Analyst is required to drive strategic decisions and shape the future of our organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and expand your expertise in advanced data analytics. If you''re ready to tackle exciting challenges and influence key financial models and business strategies, apply now and be part of something big!

Responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis activities across various squads and value chains.
• Liaise with stakeholders to elicit and understand data requirements, translating them into technical tasks.
• Analyse data flows, profile data, troubleshoot issues, and document findings for downstream processes.
• Conduct data testing and validation, including error resolution, data quality checks, and lifecycle validation.
• Recommend and implement data provisioning enhancements, including cleansing, transformation, and validation.
• Define data standards, identify data quality issues, and drive cleansing initiatives.
• Optimize self-service offerings and improve the user experience for accessing data.
• Deliver data analysis outputs according to project plans and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data governance policies.
• Mentor junior analysts, manage team activities, and perform quality reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced Diploma or National First Degree
• BSc or BEng in a related field
• Certifications in Data Analysis, Data Modelling, Cloud (Azure/AWS), DevOps
• Data Warehousing and Profiling
• Data Visualization Tools
• ETL Tools (e.g., Ab Initio, ADB, ADF, SAS, ETL)
• Databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MS SQL, IBM DB2, HBase, MongoDB)
• Programming (e.g., Python, R)
• Cloud Data Engineering (Azure, AWS, Google)

The Reference Number for this position is NG59905 which is a Permanent Position in Johannesburg offering a salary of R500k up to R700k per annum negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on nokuthulag@ e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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