Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 23/08/2024
We're looking for a talented Analytics Engineer to join us at Pargo. As a key player in our data-driven business, you'll be instrumental in advancing our data infrastructure and transforming raw data into actionable insights. We offer an exciting work environment, and the chance to be part of a fast-growing company that is revolutionizing the ecommerce delivery landscape in South Africa.
The RoleYou are a highly analytical and self-motivated individual with 2-3 years of experience as an Analytics Engineer or in a similar role. In this centralized position, you'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business—including the commercial, operations and engineering teams—to tackle a wide range of data challenges. Your focus will be on building and maintaining data pipelines, developing data models, and ensuring data quality to empower the organization to make data-driven decisions. You will work closely with the Data Team Lead to execute our data strategy and promote a culture of data excellence.
ResponsibilitiesData Modeling: Design, implement, and maintain robust data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.ETL/ELT Pipelines: Develop and manage ETL/ELT processes using tools like dbt, ensuring that data is transformed and loaded efficiently and accurately.Collaboration: Partner with other data professionals and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions.Data Quality: Implement and monitor data quality checks to maintain the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the data across all systems.Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for data models, transformation logic, and business rules to ensure transparency and ease of use.Optimization: Continuously refine and optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability.Version Control: Utilize version control systems like Git to manage changes in data pipelines and models, ensuring consistency and collaboration within the team.RequirementsTo thrive in our fast-growing scaleup environment, you need to be efficient in achieving outcomes. It's essential to learn from our existing models and systems, maintaining and optimizing them as necessary. We're looking for someone who meets the following criteria:
Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a data analyst or in a similar role.Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.SQL & Dashboarding: Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with dashboarding tools are essential.Technical Skills: Experience in Python, Tableau, Zoho Analytics or PowerBI is advantageous.Advanced Excel skills.Soft Skills: Self-motivated and capable of working independently and within a team.Strong business acumen, with industry experience advantageous.Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, BSc/Bcom in Statistics or a related field.Interest: A keen interest in ecommerce delivery services and trends.Our ApproachOur vision is to create access for anyone in Africa. Our approach to achieving this is to:
Take actionExecute exceptionallyBe transparentAnd most importantly, Dream BIGWhat We're Looking ForSomeone who aligns with our values and approach, and is:
Excited by the possibilities of technology.Systematic, with an analytical mindset.Thoughtful and able to explain complex concepts clearly.Willing to assist others and reach out for input when needed.Actively engaged in continuous improvement.Responsive, flexible, and open to suggestions.Focused on outcomes throughout all stages of the project.Eager to constantly upgrade their knowledge. Enthusiastic about their work.Based in Cape Town and able to work from our office on Roeland Street, Gardens.
We have a vibrant team of hardworking colleagues who enjoy:
Valuable learning opportunities from seasoned professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit.Insight into the operations of a high-growth, innovative scaleup.Competitive remuneration.Contribution to medical aid and group life cover.Encouragement of personal initiatives.Space for self-growth and professional development.Enrollment in personal training programs.A great office space located in Gardens.A hybrid working environment.Monthly team activities.About PargoPargo (www.pargo.co.za) is a logistics solution focused on customer convenience, allowing people to send and receive parcels at dedicated pickup points throughout the country. We are directly addressing the challenges of last-mile distribution. With over 7,000 Pargo points across South Africa, Pargo provides the flexibility to send or collect parcels when it suits the customer best.
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