Data Analyst

SUMMARY:
Leading multinational organisation has a vacancy for a full-time Data Analyst, based in Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Gather, analyse and interpret data from various sources, extract insights in a clear, precise and actionable manner, using easily understandable representation of data for both technical and non-technical audiences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-year Degree in Information Technology / Information Systems / Computer Science / Information Management / Maths and Statistics.
• National Diploma in IT.
• Applicable technology certification.
• MS PowerBI PL-300 (Advantageous).
• 3-5 years' experience as a data analyst or related field (essential).
• Experience in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. SQL, PowerBI, SSRS essential).
• Business acumen.
• Data and statistical modelling.
• Financial modelling.
• Database and/or data product design.
• Data mining and warehousing techniques.
• BI applications (may be specific to business area).
• Software Development Lifecycle.
• SQL. Advanced Excel.
• Data visualisation (dashboarding).
• Data analysis.
• Must be SA Citizen with valid ID, and have a clear criminal history.
• Valid Driver's licence / own transport is required.
• Effective communication. Client engagement and relationship building.
• Competencies Examining Information. Generating Ideas. Quality Assurance. Articulating Information. Providing Insights.

• Gather information from various sources, analyse results and interpret patterns and trends.
• Once data has been gathered and interpreted, report back what has been found in an easily accessible and accurate manner, which supports consistent and informed operational, tactical and strategic business decisions.
• Create detailed specifications for data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage and reporting. Interact and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders
• Promote the use of existing enterprise and divisional data standards to enhance data quality, ensure constant compliance and adherence to data governance principles.
• Promote reusability, maintainability, reliability, and scalability in design and development of data solutions.
• Process live and confidential data according to specified guidelines.
• Evaluate changes and updates to source production systems that could impact reporting and eventually business decisions.
• Development and design of professional reports and dashboards to support various stakeholders within the company.
• Testing, debugging and reconciliation of data to source data to ensure data integrity. Ensure accuracy and integrity of data and its attribution to costs incurred by business.
• Communicate progress, including easily understandable representation of the data.
• Building models required for the business to guide business, including financial, decisions.
• Perform analysis for business to give them a better understanding of relevant data/trends/behaviour.
• Be pro-active in suggesting opportunities as well as making analytical observations on any aspect that would be beneficial to business.
• Develop and deliver reports, dashboards and data extracts.
• Manage ticket volumes, prioritisation.

POSITION INFO:
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