Position: Data AnalystLocation: Brackenfell, Western CapeJob 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 organization.Minimum Qualifying Criteria:Bachelors Degree in a related field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science Economics, or a similar quantitative discipline.
A Masters Degree would be a plus3-5 years of experience in data analysis or a related field, ideally in the area of Procurement or Supply ChainDemonstrated experience through projects or previous roles showcasing the ability to handle data and derive insights.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Focus AreasData Collection:Gathering data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and web scrapingEnsuring data quality and accuracyData Cleaning and Preparation:Identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and missing valuesTransforming data into a suitable format for analysisData Analysis:Employing statistical methods and data visualization techniques to analyze dataIdentifying trends, patterns, and correlationsReporting and Communication:Creating clear and concise reports that summarize findings and insightsCommunicating results to stakeholders, including management, executives, and other team membersAdditional ActivitiesData 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 SkillsTrend 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 SkillsCommunication: Good verbal and written communication skills to work with stakeholders on different levels.
Ability to create clear and concise reports that summarize findings and insights.Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams, including collaborating with business analysts, and internal stakeholders (e.g.
procurement professionals), and leadership teams.