7 Data Analysis jobs in Pretoria

An important element of economic growth and transformation relates to the characteristics, determinants and behaviours of firms. Firms are the economic agents that interact at the micro level but ultimately shape aggregate economic trajectories.Firm level data has high potential for enhancing understanding of these interactions as the heterogeneous characteristics of firms are not masked.

The specific objectives of this request for research proposals are:

• To obtain policy-relevant research findings on the determinants of productivity, investment, employment, exports, profitability and output by different firms with different characteristics (incl. size, sector, ownership, export intensity, degree of competition faced, age, past behaviour, and skills makeup). Also, where possible, to examine dynamic decision making effects on outcomes.
• To obtain research findings relevant to government policy questions on the impact of tax incentives (e.g. research & development, MIDP, learnership, section 12I manufacturing) and non-tax incentives on investment, value-add, job creation, capital/labour intensity and growth.
• To obtain economic analyses that could improve policymakers’ insights on issues pertinent to base erosion and profit shifting, including but not limited to corporate leverage and structuring, interest expense in relation to earnings, and linkages between R&D expense and the creation of intangibles.
• To analyse depreciation allowances claimed by companies by asset class and/or sector, and how this relates to economic depreciation of assets.
• To obtain economic analysis that improves the understanding of tax behaviour of individuals and firms.

Researchers with successful proposals will gain access to generally inaccessible data sets located at the National Treasury, subject to agreed restrictions to preserve confidentiality. It is important to highlight that, as of this call, the data are only made available to researchers while physically on National Treasury premises in Pretoria.An inventory of potential data sets is appended to this RFRP.

Submission of proposals is done electronically using appropriate form on the left column of this page. There are three forms to select from; one for individuals, another for groups of individuals and a third one for NGOs. The deadline for submitting proposals is 29 February :59 EET. See full request for research proposals for detailed proposal submission details.

Any questions on the proposal process should be sent to 22February 2016. All queries and responses will be published on this announcement page after this date.

Our client, a specialist Software Solutions provider, has a remote Data Reporting Specialist role. This position will suit an experienced Data Analyst looking for career development to move into a role with data reporting responsibilities in a niche industry and specialize in data analytics in an innovative and growing business. Good technical skills in Excel, SQL, and Power BI, or an alternate data analysis tool, and previous client-facing experience is an advantage.

Exposure to the Insurance industry or Financial Services sector is a plus.

1. Craft dynamic reports using Power BI with a focus on visual appeal and interactivity.
2. Develop insightful data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to convey trends and insights effectively.
3. Ensure reports are user-centric, responsive, and easily accessible.
4. Drive data quality analysis during customer implementations, ensuring robustness.
5. Employ advanced data analysis to pinpoint trends, patterns, and anomalies.
6. Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
7. Collaborate with business teams to translate analytical needs into precise report specifications.
8. Generate comprehensive reports on data quality for stakeholders and customers.
9. Skilfully identify, analyze, and explain anomalies within datasets.
10. Execute data balancing, integrity checks, and validation processes.
11. Proactively monitor and address data quality issues across customer datasets.
12. Conduct data investigations and contribute to refining data quality policies.
13. Offer technical customer support and actively engage in customer meetings.
14. Participate in JAD sessions, capturing requirements accurately.
15. Document issues, solutions, and specifications meticulously.
16. Analyze, log, and test enhancements to the product.
17. Assume ownership as the data quality custodian for the product.
18. Foster team and customer expertise through proactive training.
19. Stay current with SQL Server and Power BI advancements for optimal utilization.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent. Preference for Honours level or a 4-year Degree in Data Science or equivalent module. Microsoft Certification in a data-related competency is preferable.

Experience:

2-5 years in Data Analytics in a Business Intelligence environment. Experience in an Agile BI environment and client-facing experience is an advantage. Proficient in data queries, developing reports, interpretation of data, report writing, and presenting findings is preferable. Experience in the non-life insurance industry would be highly advantageous. SQL and BI experience, with Power BI being advantageous.

Skills:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Intermediate/advanced SQL skills
• Power BI proficiency
• Analytical thinker with high attention to detail
• Competency in working with numbers and financial figures
• Problem solver with effective time management
• Strong team ethic
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a changing environment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to follow up and follow through on work

Applicants should demonstrate their ability to partner with us in our vision and core values, which include:

• Striving for continuous professionalism and excellence
• Uncompromising attention to detail
• A dedication to independent thought and the search for new ideas
• Absolute integrity
• Having fun and not taking oneself too seriously
• Stepping up and owning it
• Going beyond and being daring
• Simplifying processes
• Being present

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid
• Group Life and Disability cover
• Optional 13th cheque
• Profit Share scheme (conditional on the scheme rules applicable at the time and date of engagement)

Our client, a specialist Software Solutions provider, has a remote Data Reporting Specialist role. This position will suit an experienced Data Analyst looking for career development to move into a role with data reporting responsibilities in a niche industry and specialize in data analytics in an innovative and growing business. Good technical skills in Excel, SQL, and Power BI, or an alternate data analysis tool, and previous client-facing experience is an advantage.

Exposure to the Insurance industry or Financial Services sector is a plus.

1. Craft dynamic reports using Power BI with a focus on visual appeal and interactivity.
2. Develop insightful data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to convey trends and insights effectively.
3. Ensure reports are user-centric, responsive, and easily accessible.
4. Drive data quality analysis during customer implementations, ensuring robustness.
5. Employ advanced data analysis to pinpoint trends, patterns, and anomalies.
6. Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
7. Collaborate with business teams to translate analytical needs into precise report specifications.
8. Generate comprehensive reports on data quality for stakeholders and customers.
9. Skilfully identify, analyze, and explain anomalies within datasets.
10. Execute data balancing, integrity checks, and validation processes.
11. Proactively monitor and address data quality issues across customer datasets.
12. Conduct data investigations and contribute to refining data quality policies.
13. Offer technical customer support and actively engage in customer meetings.
14. Participate in JAD sessions, capturing requirements accurately.
15. Document issues, solutions, and specifications meticulously.
16. Analyze, log, and test enhancements to the product.
17. Assume ownership as the data quality custodian for the product.
18. Foster team and customer expertise through proactive training.
19. Stay current with SQL Server and Power BI advancements for optimal utilization.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent. Preference for Honours level or a 4-year Degree in Data Science or equivalent module. Microsoft Certification in a data-related competency is preferable.

Experience:

2-5 years in Data Analytics in a Business Intelligence environment. Experience in an Agile BI environment and client-facing experience is an advantage. Proficient in data queries, developing reports, interpretation of data, report writing, and presenting findings is preferable. Experience in the non-life insurance industry would be highly advantageous. SQL and BI experience, with Power BI being advantageous.

Skills:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Intermediate/advanced SQL skills
• Power BI proficiency
• Analytical thinker with high attention to detail
• Competency in working with numbers and financial figures
• Problem solver with effective time management
• Strong team ethic
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a changing environment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to follow up and follow through on work

Applicants should demonstrate their ability to partner with us in our vision and core values, which include:

• Striving for continuous professionalism and excellence
• Uncompromising attention to detail
• A dedication to independent thought and the search for new ideas
• Absolute integrity
• Having fun and not taking oneself too seriously
• Stepping up and owning it
• Going beyond and being daring
• Simplifying processes
• Being present

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid
• Group Life and Disability cover
• Optional 13th cheque
• Profit Share scheme (conditional on the scheme rules applicable at the time and date of engagement)

About our client :

An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to “doing good” for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make a real difference to the greater good of society. While this organisation has deep funding and you will earn well, it is best suited to those who have a strong social conscience and humanitarian interests.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Data-SMARTS initiative, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the core organization and other provincial and national stakeholders.
• Build trust and foster collaboration across all internal and external parties.
• Oversee and support the design, piloting, and refinement of all data collection tools and instruments.
• Lead the interpretation and analysis of educational data, translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights for provincial, district, and school-level officials.
• Work with external experts to ensure all tools and instruments meet specified minimum functional requirements.
• Design and lead structured training sessions and workshops for education officials.
• Act as a thought partner to government officials.
• Ensure the project's long-term sustainability by embedding skills and systems within government structures.
• Develop comprehensive training manuals and how-to tools for institutionalisation and scalability.

• A relevant tertiary degree would be ideal (Economics, Education, Health, Public Policy, Data Science, International Development, Computer Science, etc.)
• 5 - 8 years experience in either project management, public sector support, education, or technology solution development.
• Hands-on experience in data analysis and digital tools (, Stata, R, Power BI, SurveyCTO, or similar).
• Ability to analyse, visualise, and interpret complex datasets.
• Experience in monitoring & evaluation, education assessments (like EGRA, EGMA).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in complex, dynamic, and evolving environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work sensitively and build relationships.
• Must be capable of working independently, managing ambiguity, and driving results collaboratively.
• Proficiency in an official South African language other than English (, isiZulu, seSotho) is a distinct benefit.

Requisition #

FIN-L6.10

Job title

Reporting and Data Analyst

Category

Finance

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities

Data and reporting development, analysis and validation:

• Assisting in developing specifications for the BI teams to achieve and present the reporting requirements of the operational teams and management.
• Testing the developed specifications in the data warehouse against the required specifications and reporting, tracking and retesting fixes
• Deep detailed testing of data across the company platforms to ensure the data warehouse data is accurate and complete.
• Create visually compelling dashboards and reports that effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Writing custom reports in the accounting package (Vantagepoint) using SQL and SSRS based on specifications.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Power BI and analytics, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Monthly analysis and reporting:

• Preparation of monthly reporting packages.
• Preparation of Group Wide reporting where automated solutions are being developed.
• Ad Hoc reporting and analysis as required that will add value to the business in decision-making.

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Preparation of data for the budgeting process or any forecasting processes.
• Assisting the operational teams with understanding and interpreting the data presented to complete coherent budgets/forecasts.
• 3+ Years in a data and/or finance environment
• Power BI/Query (Including, but not limited to Ingestion, Modelling, Transformations and Cleansing, and DAX Expressions)
• SQL (writing queries) and SSRS (for writing reports) is advantageous
• Microsoft Excel – Advanced Skills

Skills, and characteristics (add if applicable)

• Detail and accuracy focused but with the ability to take a step back and assess data for reasonableness
• Strong ability in presenting technical reports in a user-friendly manner based on the collection, analysis and interpretation of data
• Strong technical and financial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.