26 Data Analysis jobs in Cape Town

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor Mathematics Lecturer at our Mowbray campus on a part-time basis.

Type Of Appointment : Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose :

• To lecture Information Technology-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Contract

Job function : Education and Training

Industry : Higher Education

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Data Analytics Specialist who will work across Common Good’s EEE strategy providing sound reports and feedback that will enhance Common Good’s internal and external partnerships. The Data Analytics Specialist will primarily focus on the Education programme, while supporting the Early Life and Employment programmes when needed. The role is to collect, hold, manipulate, interpret, and make visible various pieces of data from across the organisation and within our external stakeholders, such that a data-driven culture is created and fostered. The Data Analytics Specialist will work with various internal and external stakeholders. Some of the external stakeholders include the projects donors, academic platform service providers and management teams of schools and partner stakeholders. The Data Analytics Specialist will be based at our offices in Observatory.

Have the relevant experience and the desire to serve with an organisation that loves our city and are passionate about social justice. You are driven to collaborate and partner respectfully with other key change agents and influencers in supporting the team drive school level change through data management. You are highly proactive with strong self-leadership, and a pioneering and resilient spirit. You are passionate about data analysis systems and you are a tech guru!

The successful individual will be responsible for the following duties, which are not limited to :

• The collection, organisation, and presentation of data, ensuring that the data is captured correctly and that there are no gaps in the documents of the data collected.
• Interpretation and analysis of data.
• Identifying patterns and tend in data sets.
• Submit and report back to the relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Form part of the internal team that visit partner schools and partner organisations to provide technical support to these schools and partner organisations.
• Coach and train internal and external stakeholders on technical aspects of data dashboards and how to interpret relevant data.
• Provide data for donor reports, pulling from various data sources and liaising with various stakeholders to gather the necessary information.
• Work methodically to clean and structure datasets such that they are ready to feed into dynamic dashboards for analysis.
• Build and maintain various interactive dashboards on Power BI that allow for data to be accessible and visually intuitive.
• Use various other technical platforms including school systems, Google sheets, MS Excel, Google Forms, MS Forms, and MS Access.
• Ensure data privacy and that data is stored securely in line with the POPI Act and Common Good’s Privacy Policy.
• Work with the Management Teams to ensure that impact is measured across the programmes.

• A completed NQF Level 7
• A Statistical, Mathematical or IT related degree is preferable.
• Minimum of at least 3 years data analytic related working experience
• Experience in Power BI essential
• High level of computer proficiency including Ms Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Be willing to contribute to the values and ethos of Common Good is essential.
• Your own transport is essential, as you may be required to travel between locations.
• Fluent in English

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals and across teams.
• Ability to prioritise and follow through effectively.
• Results oriented, able to complete tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Passion for Social Justice in our city

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Database creation and management experience, working with data structures and manipulation.
• Ability to analyse routine data and provide programme feedback.
• Masterful written and oral communication skills including proven success in presenting ideas and concepts effectively and persuasively.

To apply, please send a motivational cover letter, your CV and two recent work references, along with the “consent by job applicant” form by the 8th of March.

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Senior Data Analytics Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision –Improving our future.

As our Data Analytics Engineer, you will be responsiblefor driving the business to make data-driven decisions and improving self-service Business Intelligencewithin Scatec.

The role will require to engage with teams across all departments such as Finance, Project Development, Asset Management, HR, Solutions and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to understand business processes and value drivers to specify requirements. The role will provide exposure to different levels of the data landscape, having full ownership of the end-to-end flow of data, being responsible for data architecture, governance and systems and communicating best practices within the organisation.

Main responsibilities

• Develop, own and maintain a central data architecture and platform/service for relevant data across the organisation
• Deliver valuable and high-quality data products to the business units
• Expand and centralise our common business data and data models
• Ensure best practice infrastructure and database optimisation for improved delivery lead-time
• Design and execute processes for ensuring data governance
• Build and maintain common datasets for self-service reports across the organization
• Maintain global standard reports and data sets
• Train end users in reporting tools and other relevant analysis tools

Qualifications and competencies

• Computer Science, Statistics, Informatic, Information Systems or quantitative from a Technical University level degree
• 4 - 6 years professional experience in energy sector client-facing
• Excellence in data engineering building data transformation pipelines using SQL and DBT
• Excellence in data modellingconcepts and techniques for data warehousing and governance
• Experience with Databricks, Azure
• Experience with Infrastructure as code, DevOps, DataOps
• Data integration
• Ability to work with with data visualization and reporting tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations is favourable
• Knowledge of ML models and MLOps a bonus
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English, second language is a plus

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable : demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis

One of South Africa’s major retail banks, known for its simple, affordable and accessible banking solutions is looking for a Data Analytics Manager to transform data into real business value. In this role, you’ll turn strategy into action by delivering data-driven solutions, predictive models , and actionable insights that enable smarter, faster decision-making across the business. You’ll play a key role in embedding best practices, uncovering opportunities, and ensuring data and analytics are at the heart of our strategy and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Translate strategic objectives into data-driven insights and solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, influencing decisions through analytics and clear communication.
• Define and improve analytics standards, processes, and life cycle practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise data platforms.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional analytics teams, equipping them with the right skills and tools to deliver business value.
• Drive a culture of data storytelling and visualisation, ensuring insights are actionable and impactful.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• 10+ years of experience in a commercial environment, preferably within the telecommunications sector, demonstrating value through data driven decision making
• Proven track record in data analytics, report writing, model development and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong SQL coding skills and experience with relational databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce Data Cloud).
• Experience in managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• Experience with low/no code AutoML tools like Power BI or AWS Sagemaker.
• Experience in user experience (UX) reviews and customer interaction analysis.

The reference number  for this position is NG60785 which is a Permanent Hybrid position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company of up to R1.4mil per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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To drive business value through data analytics and data science . This role focuses on translating strategic plans into actionable insights and embedding best-practice operations across the business. The Manager will be responsible for delivering data-driven solutions, identifying business opportunities, and leveraging data, analytics, insights, and predictive models to support strategic decision-making and enable faster, smarter decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Translate strategic objectives into data-driven insights and solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, influencing decisions through analytics and clear communication.
• Define and improve analytics standards, processes, and life cycle practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise data platforms.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional analytics teams, equipping them with the right skills and tools to deliver business value.
• Drive a culture of data storytelling and visualisation, ensuring insights are actionable and impactful.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• 10+ years of experience in a commercial environment, preferably within the telecommunications sector, demonstrating value through data driven decision making
• Proven track record in data analytics, report writing, model development and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong SQL coding skills and experience with relational databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce Data Cloud).
• Experience in managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• Experience with low/no code AutoML tools like Power BI or AWS Sagemaker.
• Experience in user experience (UX) reviews and customer interaction analysis.

The Reference Number  for this position is NG60785 which is a Permanent Hybrid position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company of up to R1.4mil per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at nokuthulag@ e-merge.co.za or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Job title: Head Of Data & Analytics
Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline: November 13, 2025

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We are seeking an exceptional Head of Data and Analytics to join our technology team and lead our data-driven transformation. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this is a strategic leadership role for a visionary professional who will architect and execute a comprehensive data strategy, build class‑leading analytics capabilities, and drive data‑informed decision‑making across the entire organization.

• Develop and execute a forward‑thinking data and analytics strategy aligned with business objectives and engineering excellence.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data infrastructure supporting real‑time analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Partner closely with engineering leadership to embed analytics into product development and operational workflows.
• Champion data governance, quality standards, and security protocols across all data initiatives.
• Provide insights to the business to drive revenue opportunities and product development.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing team of data scientists, analysts, and data engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and analytical excellence.
• Establish clear career development pathways and performance frameworks for team members.
• Collaborate with HR to attract top‑tier analytics talent in a competitive market.

• Oversee the development of robust data pipelines, warehouses, and analytics platforms.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration between data systems and engineering infrastructure.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of cutting‑edge analytics tools and technologies.

• Translate complex analytical insights into actionable business recommendations for senior leadership.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to identify and prioritise high‑impact analytics opportunities.
• Present data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members.
• Establish analytics KPIs and metrics that align with organisational goals.

• Honours degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in data analytics, data science, or related technical roles.
• Minimum 3 years in senior leadership or management positions, preferably within engineering or technology organisations.
• Proven track record of successfully scaling analytics teams and delivering business‑critical insights.

• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python / R, and statistical analysis.
• Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stack technologies.
• Strong background in data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL / ELT processes.
• Hands‑on experience with analytics and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.).
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and MLOps practices.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and engineering best practices.
• Experience with A / B testing, experimentation frameworks, and causal inference.
• Previous experience building analytics capabilities from the ground up.

• Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire and manage technical teams.
• Outstanding communication abilities to present complex insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive cultural change and promote data literacy across organisations.

Reference: CTF -CJ-1

A great opportunity for an Internal Auditor – Data Analytics. You will be someone who has a history in internal audit but you have taken your skill set to the more tech side of the business so that the monitoring of the various departments is streamlined and not as labour-intensive. If this is you, let’s chat!

1. Develop and maintain data analytics to support the continuous auditing and monitoring process.
2. Work with internal auditors and business to identify, develop, and refine data analytics.
3. Perform proactive data analytic reviews in high-risk processes to assist management and report on findings.
4. Develop data analytics and report exceptions for Information Management project assurance reviews.
5. Provide quality and added value to all stakeholders.
6. Perform allocated and ad-hoc audits in accordance with IIA Standards.

Minimum 5 years’ experience and working knowledge in:

1. Data mining and analysis in audit.
2. Proficiency in ACL Analytics/Arbutus Analytics and PowerBi.
3. Data management concepts, database structures, and database systems.
4. Sage X3.

B.Sc Computer Science/Information Technology
Degree in computer programming/statistics/mathematics
CISA certified.

R 800 000 - R 900 000 - Annually.

Contact CORNE JONKER on , quoting the Ref: CTF .

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Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Currently we are looking for a Senior Data Analytics Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision –Improving our future.

As our Data Analytics Engineer, you will be responsiblefor driving the business to make data-driven decisions and improving self-service Business Intelligencewithin Scatec.

The role will require to engage with teams across all departments such as Finance, Project Development, Asset Management, HR, Solutions and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to understand business processes and value drivers to specify requirements. The role will provide exposure to different levels of the data landscape, having full ownership of the end-to-end flow of data, being responsible for data architecture, governance and systems and communicating best practices within the organisation.

• Develop, own and maintain a central data architecture and platform/service for relevant data across the organisation
• Deliver valuable and high-quality data products to the business units
• Expand and centralise our common business data and data models
• Ensure best practice infrastructure and database optimisation for improved delivery lead-time
• Design and execute processes for ensuring data governance
• Build and maintain common datasets for self-service reports across the organization
• Maintain global standard reports and data sets
• Train end users in reporting tools and other relevant analysis tools

• Computer Science, Statistics, Informatic, Information Systems or quantitative from a Technical University level degree
• 4 - 6 years professional experience in energy sector client-facing
• Excellence in data engineering building data transformation pipelines using SQL and DBT
• Excellence in data modellingconcepts and techniques for data warehousing and governance
• Experience with Databricks, Azure
• Experience with Infrastructure as code, DevOps, DataOps
• Data integration
• Ability to work with with data visualization and reporting tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations is favourable
• Knowledge of ML models and MLOps a bonus
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English, second language is a plus

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable : demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro‑activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can‑do attitude

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis