Strategic Data Analyst (Power BI & Research Specialist)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015809/HN

Date posted:

Monday, June 9, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re on the lookout for a sharp, analytical mind, with a strong research background and a flair for Power BI, to join a forward-thinking team. If you thrive on solving business problems with data, love strategic thinking, and can confidently present insights that move the dial, then this is for you.

POSITION INFO:
Strategic Data Analyst (Power BI & Research Specialist)

What You’ll Be Doing:

Collaborate with client partners and sales teams to solve business problems with data-driven solutions.
Design and execute impactful research methodologies and sampling strategies.
Extract, analyse, and transform complex datasets into actionable insights.
Build and maintain automated dashboards using Power BI to visualize key metrics.
Present data-driven recommendations to internal teams and clients with clarity and impact.
Stay ahead of the curve by applying machine learning, AI-driven analytics, and automation where applicable.
Influence decision-making through clear communication and strong analytical storytelling.

What You Bring:

Post-graduate Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
5+ years’ experience in data analysis within a research environment.
Proven ability to turn raw data into business impact.
Strong experience with Power BI, SQL, and statistical tools (SPSS, R, or Python).
Solid understanding of data architecture, model development, and visualization.
Experience in large data environments and automated reporting workflows.
Bonus: Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and experience working with NLP or predictive modelling.

You Are:

A strategic thinker who bridges data with business objectives.
A natural communicator who thrives in client-facing environments.
Exceptionally detail-oriented but never loses sight of the bigger picture.

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