Power BI Data Analyst - Stellenbosch

Recruiter:

Datafin IT Recruitment

Job Ref:

1269888160

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

A start-up, agricultural software company building solutions to optimise the value chain, while offering a business-to-business service, is seeking a Data Analyst to synthesize strategies for their clients (growers and buyers) by leveraging data management principles. By conducting experiments / doing research / analysing the data harnessed by the AG1 platform (as well as external data sources), the data analyst should be able to highlight market insights, generate key reports and design functional requirements that meet clients’ needs. Preferably, a solid foundation of the AG1 platform and how it integrates with client business processes is required.

DUTIES:

Data Analysis, Data Visualisation, Reporting, Data Quality and Integrity, Statistical Analysis and collaboration
Report/Dashboard specification, design and generation
- Work closely with key clients (or AG1 client strategy partners) to understand their pain points, from a data management and reporting perspective
- Determine functional requirements to develop platform features to meet client needs
- Create/Define specifications for key product features by translating between stakeholders (AG1 management team, product development team and clients-buyers and growers)
Develop a sound understanding of the data value chain to highlight areas for improvement (data, information, knowledge, actionable insights)
Distilling insights into key reports, automating manual processes through scripting tools and features (using scripting languages like Python).
Conduct market/data research
- Identify data sources that could be leveraged to determine the impact of external factors on grower/buyer strategies as mentioned above

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Qualifications

Preferably a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Business Administration (BBA) or information systems

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Intermediate to advanced level Power BI skills
Intermediate level of data skills (e.g. data wrangling, exploratory data analysis (EDA), experiment design, SQL)
Excellent problem solving and organisational ability
Proven ability to be part of a team and collaborate across departments
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence credibly and effectively at all levels
Ability to work under pressure
Proven verbal and written communications skills in English
Must be able to build strong internal client relationships
Excellent attention to detail

Languages

English
Afrikaans (Beneficial)

ATTRIBUTES:

Someone to enhance the positive company culture to prospective and new clients with a high emphasis on morals, values and diversity
Preferably someone with a passion for/experience in the agriculture and /or
logistics and technology industries
A go-getter that can grow with the company and just be lekker!

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