Data Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016717/HN

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a detailâdriven Data Analyst who enjoys turning complex data into clear, actionable business insights? Join a forwardâthinking environment where your analytical skills will directly influence operational, tactical, and strategic decisionâmaking.

POSITION INFO:
This established financial services organisation operates across multiple specialist areas, supporting individuals and organisations in achieving longâterm financial security and wellbeing. The business places a strong emphasis on data-driven decisionâmaking, governance, and innovation to drive performance and enhance client outcomes.

Why Work Here?:

Exposure to complex, realâworld datasets in a regulated environment
Opportunity to work closely with business and technical stakeholders
A role where insights directly influence strategy and operational outcomes
A stable organisation with a strong focus on analytics maturity and continuous improvement

What’s in it for you? An opportunity to grow your analytics career in a business where your work delivers measurable value and supports informed decisionâmaking at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Gather, analyse, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify patterns, trends, and insights
Develop professional reports and dashboards to support business decisionâmaking
Design and document data flows, data models, specifications, and reporting frameworks
Build analytical and financial models to support business planning and performance evaluation
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance through testing, reconciliations, and validation

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
- 3âyear degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a related field
Experience:
- 3–5 years’ experience as a Data Analyst or in a related analytical role
- Experience working with data analysis, reporting, and visualisation in a business environment
- Exposure to regulated industries, such as financial services or healthcare, is advantageous
Skills:
- SQL
- Advanced Excel
- Data analysis and data extraction
- Data visualisation and dashboard development (Power BI, QlikView or similar BI tools)
- Statistical, business, and financial modelling
Nonânegotiables:
- Strong analytical and problemâsolving ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to translate technical findings into clear business insights

Apply now!
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- Actuarial Analyst
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- Risk Management
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