Position: Data Analyst
Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Summary:
A professional who collects, cleans, and analyzes data to uncover insights that can be used to make informed business decisions for our clients company. They play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making within the organization.
Minimum Qualifying Criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or a similar quantitative discipline. A Master’s Degree would be a plus.
- 3-5 years of experience in data analysis or a related field, ideally in the area of Procurement or Supply Chain.
- Demonstrated experience through projects or previous roles showcasing the ability to handle data and derive insights.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Focus Areas Data Collection: - Gathering data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and web scraping.
- Ensuring data quality and accuracy.
Data Cleaning and Preparation: - Identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and missing values.
- Transforming data into a suitable format for analysis.
Data Analysis: - Employing statistical methods and data visualization techniques to analyze data.
- Identifying trends, patterns, and correlations.
Reporting and Communication: - Creating clear and concise reports that summarize findings and insights.
- Communicating results to stakeholders, including management, executives, and other team members.
Data Visualization: - Developing visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) to effectively communicate data-driven stories.
- Using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.
Problem-Solving: - Applying analytical skills to solve business problems and answer questions.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement based on data analysis.
Analytical Skills: - Trend Analysis: Competence in identifying trends, patterns, and correlations within data.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address business questions and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Soft Skills: - Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to work with stakeholders on different levels.
- Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams, including collaborating with business analysts, internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement professionals), and leadership teams.
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