Data Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016656/ZG

Date posted:

Monday, March 9, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Our client is a well-established and nationally recognised FMCG manufacturing group with a strong footprint across South Africa. The business operates across multiple product categories and is known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and strong retail partnerships. With a data-driven approach to decision-making, the organisation continues to invest in analytics, reporting, and technology to support business growth and market competitiveness.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support business decision-making through reporting, dashboard development, and performance analysis. The role involves working with multiple data sources, maintaining reporting processes, and providing insights to support sales, marketing, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Extract, integrate, and validate data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Clean, transform, and standardise datasets for analysis.
Design, build, and maintain dashboards, updating them with daily performance metrics.
Create clear visualisations using tools like Power BI and Excel for technical and non-technical audiences.
Generate recurring and ad hoc reports, automating processes to improve efficiency.
Analyse trends, customer behaviour, and market data to provide actionable insights.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
Train and support team members in using reporting tools and interpreting data.

Requirements

Experience in a Data Analyst or BI role; retail or transactional data experience advantageous.
Proficiency in Excel and Power BI or similar tools.
Skilled in data cleaning, preparation, and dashboard creation.
Degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with keen attention to detail.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Zahrah Gani
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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