200 Data Insights Analyst jobs in South Africa

Data Insights Analyst

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a talented individual to join our team specializing in Lead Generation as a Data Insights Analyst. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in delivering data-driven insights to support the growth of our clients' businesses.

Main Responsibilities:

Master Cutting-Edge Tools: Become a Super user of Bombora, Automata, and IFP insights, unlocking their functionalities.

Sales Support: Provide proactive insights and recommendations to Sales and Customer Success Managers, supporting the growth of Tier 1 clients and agencies in the US and UK.

Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the Commercial Planning team to ensure campaigns are strategically focused and deliverable based on audience insights.

Campaign Activation: Support campaign activation by creating and exporting Bombora audience segments for content syndication, programmatic, and paid social campaigns.

End-of-Campaign Reporting: Assist with End-of-Campaign reporting, particularly when employing an Account-Based Approach (ABA), showcasing the impact of campaign activities across Target Account Lists (TALs).

Trend Analysis: Make recommendations on next steps/future activity based on results and shifting trends in the market.

Enhanced Reporting: Supplement reports with additional insights around competitors, audience, and content.

Key Attributes:

Detail-Oriented: Very detail-oriented and logical thinker.

Tech Savvy: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Analytical Mindset: Analytically minded with a passion for data, trends, and insights.

Quick Learner: Strong interest and ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms.

Problem-Solving Enthusiast: Enjoys problem-solving and finding new solutions to drive innovation.

Well-Organized: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Knowledge & Experience:

Experience: 1-2 years in a data, analytics, or reporting role.

Communication Skills: Meticulous attention to detail combined with strong written and oral communication skills.

Reporting Expertise: Ability to communicate insights and results of data analyses by producing written reports.

Benefits:

28 Days Holiday

Private Health Care

Early Finish Fridays: 3pm

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact with your data insights, apply now and take the next step in your career as a Data Insights Analyst.

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

• Freight Forwarding
• Clearance & Forwarding
• Energy Industry Support Services
• Equipment Rental
• Commodity Trading
• Integrated Solutions
• Warehousing
• Ocean Freight

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Explosives
• Renewables

1. Strategic Insight Generation

• Own and lead delivery of cross-departmental analytics projects that inform executive decisions, from operational optimisation to financial forecasting.

• Proactively identify high-leverage data opportunities and build reporting ecosystems that enable teams to act with confidence and speed.

• Translate business objectives into data initiatives, ensuring outputs are actionable, relevant, and value-driven.

2. Data Architecture & Reporting Frameworks

• Design and maintain scalable, maintainable reporting systems (dashboards, automated reports, models) that support users from front-line teams to executives.

• Establish consistent definitions and KPIs across business units to enable Group-wide alignment.

• Act as the product owner for the analytics stack—prioritising developments, driving adoption, and evolving tooling as business needs grow.
  

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the go-to analytics partner for Planning, Ops, Finance, Tech, and Executive leadership, with a mandate to unify and elevate the Group’s data maturity.

• Lead cross-team analytics initiatives—e.g. performance benchmarking, forecasting tools, pricing or capacity planning models—that require deep collaboration and influence.

4. Coaching, Standards, and Governance

• Mentor and upskill analysts and data consumers across departments; set best practices for analytical work, from SQL/query design to dashboarding.

• Maintain documentation and data governance standards to ensure reliability and repeatability in analytics outputs.
  

5. Special Projects and Innovation

• Lead “special forces” analytics efforts—time-sensitive, complex projects where precision, innovation, and cross-functional alignment are key.

• Champion the use of new tools and methodologies (e.g. predictive modelling, scenario simulation, automation) to advance analytics capability.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years in data/analytics, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong grasp of business operations, financial logic, and stakeholder management.

• High-level proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI / Tableau / Looker Studio / Smartsheets (as appropriate).

• Experience managing complex reporting pipelines and coordinating inputs from multiple teams.

• Strong communicator with ability to “translate” technical outputs into business actions.

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Reporting & Insights Officer / Data Analyst

Location: Kuilsriver/Blackheath

We're on the lookout for a data-savvy analyst to turn complex numbers into clear insights. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love dashboards, and speak fluent SQL, Excel, and Power BI we want you!

What Youll Do:

• Build and maintain weekly/monthly reports for Finance, Ops, and Franchisor
• Analyze data to highlight trends and drive smarter decisions
• Create and manage dashboards (Power BI, SQL, POS systems)
• Translate business needs into clear, data-driven insights
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance
• Support data-driven process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Provide training on new reports and dashboards
• Handle large datasets with precision and efficiency

What Youll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2+ years in data analysis/reporting (preferably in FMCG)
• Strong skills in SQL, Excel (Advanced), Power BI
• Experience with POS systems (GAAP, Firecell)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Ready to dive into data that drives decisions? Apply now!

iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. We are seeking an experiencedBusiness Intelligence and Business Analyst with a strong background in data and analytics to consult to our client in the financial services industry.

The Business Intelligence and Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and understanding business users’ data and analytics requirements and translating these requirements into analytics best practice technical solutions that meet the relevant business objectives. This role requires extensive experience in both business processes and technical systems to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business goals. This is a hybrid role that requires 3-4 days onsite in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

Advanced Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Lead the collection and documentation of business and technical requirements from stakeholders.

• Conduct in-depth feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for proposed solutions.

Complex Data Model Design and Development:

• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.

• Design and propose data models, including process models, specifications, and architecture, and collaborate with developers on data solutions.

Implementation and Quality Assurance:

• Liaise with developers, vendors, and IT teams to ensure data models are accurately implemented.

• Assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and quality assurance.

• Support the deployment and integration of new data models or enhancements.

Maintenance and Continuous Improvement:

• Provide expert-level support and maintenance for existing data models.

• Proactively identify opportunities for data model improvements and enhancements.

• Implement updates and improvements to existing data models as needed.

Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain comprehensive data model documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and process diagrams.

• Conduct training sessions and provide advanced support to end-users and stakeholders on data model functionalities and best practices.

Experience:

Minimum:

• At least 3 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications.

• BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment.

• Stakeholder engagement for the purpose of identifying and specifying business requirements.

• Liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements.

Nice to haves:

• Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment.

• Exposure to a credit environment.

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Analysis

• Grade 12 National Certificate.

Knowledge:

• Relevant business area knowledge.

• Data and analytics Business Analysis.

• Data Warehouse Methodologies.

• Front End Technologies.

• BI Best Practice.

• Data Analysis.

• Data Governance.

• Financial systems and procedures.

• Visualisation.

• Data Product Life Cycle.

Skills:

• Facilitation Skills.

• Communication Skills.

• Negotiation Skills.

• Attention to Detail.

• Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills.

• Analytical Skills.

• Presentation Skills.

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action.

• Relating and Networking.

• Persuading and Influencing.

• Presenting and Communicating Information.

• Applying Expertise and Technology.

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.

• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.

Conditions of Employment:

• Clear criminal and credit record.

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required.

• Contactable via own mobile phone.

Who we are:

Our purpose is to grow people, grow business, and grow Africa.

At iqbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by utilising research from iqbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.

What’s in it for you:

At iqbusiness, we prioritise work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides ample opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.

How do we recruit?

At iqbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We firmly believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.

Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:

1. First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.
2. This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
3. If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more! You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.
4. Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud. Once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila!
5. We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment, formalities having been dealt with promptly.
   

So, if you're ready to embark on a whirlwind recruitment adventure, buckle up and send us that CV!

Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.

Responsibilities and KRA’s:

• Identify, clarify, and agree on data and analytics requirements.
• Liaises with POs to understand and document their data and analytics requirements; performing analytical processes and measures related to the processes.
• Adopts multiple actions with stakeholders to elicit the requirements; uses interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, user cases, scenarios, and business analysis.
• Provides functional knowledge and expert input during planning, design and implementation phases of projects and initiatives between Data Chapter, Data Squad, and business.
• Assists stakeholders (e.g. Product Managers) with data-related scoping and planning.
• Applies end-to-end best practices to deliver data and analytics requirements.
• Ensures appropriate testing is done and provides the business with assistance during user acceptance testing.
• Provides business with functional and technical assistance during data and analytics implementations.
• Applies business and data and analytics functional knowledge at all times to identify possible improvement opportunities and motivate with business.
• Owns personal continued professional development to remain current with data and analytics industry trends, particularly around data and analytics tools and technologies.
• Analyses, understands, and documents relevant data and analytics technical requirements; performs data modeling and maps the analytic solution to the relevant data sources.
• Works closely with the Data Architect(s) and Data Modeller(s) to design, refine, and implement analytic solutions to execute the functional design of the relevant data and analytics solution; including reports and dashboards.
• Provides input to data governance and data and analytics quality assurance; identifies and communicates all risks.
• Performs functional testing and data validation of reports and other data and analytics deliverables before presenting to business users.
• Applies data and analytics functional knowledge at all times to identify and motivate possible data and analytics support/improvements.
• Facilitate the Data Product Life Cycle and application of best practices/processes.
• Acts as the custodian of the reporting catalog; maintains the information framework and reports.
• Facilitates the process between all teams regarding data governance and processes.

• At least 5 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications
• At least 5 years of proven BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment
• At least 5 years of Stakeholder engagement to identify and specify business requirements experience.
• At least 5 years of Liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements experience
• 3+ Years of Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar fields like Information Systems, Big Data, etc would be advantageous.
• AWS Certification would be advantageous
• Martech (Marketing Technology) experience advantageous
• Related Technical certifications
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment in an Agile framework
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

We have an opportunity for a Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BIBA) for our client based in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The role will ensure alignment between Product Owners, data chapter, and data squad teams and produce a comprehensive functional specification from business requirements by maintaining a high level of in-depth knowledge regarding analytics and other relevant data concepts.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar fields (Information Systems, Big Data, etc.) would be advantageous.
2. AWS Certification would be advantageous.
3. At least 5 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications.
4. At least 5 years of proven BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment.
5. At least 5 years of stakeholder engagement experience for identifying and specifying business requirements.
6. At least 5 years of liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements experience.
7. 3+ years of Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment.
8. Martech (Marketing Technology) experience advantageous.
9. Related technical certifications.
10. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
11. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
12. Ability to work independently and in a team environment in an Agile framework.
13. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Identify, clarify, and agree on data and analytics requirements. Liaise with Product Owners to understand and document their data and analytics requirements, performing analytical processes and measures related to the processes. Adopt multiple actions with stakeholders to elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, user cases, scenarios, and business analysis. Provide functional knowledge and expert input during planning, design, and implementation phases of projects and initiatives between Data Chapter, Data Squad, and business. Assist stakeholders (e.g., Product Managers) with data-related scoping and planning. Apply end-to-end best practices to deliver data and analytics requirements. Ensure appropriate testing is done and provide the business with assistance during user acceptance testing. Provide the business with functional and technical assistance during data and analytics implementations. Apply business and data and analytics functional knowledge to identify possible improvement opportunities and motivate with business. Own personal continued professional development to remain current with data and analytics industry trends, particularly around data and analytics tools and technologies. Analyze, understand, and document relevant data and analytics technical requirements; perform data modeling and map the analytic solution to the relevant data sources. Work closely with the Data Architect(s) and Data Modeller(s) to design, refine, and implement analytic solutions in order to execute the functional design of the relevant data and analytics solution, including reports and dashboards. Provide input to data governance and data and analytics quality assurance; identify and communicate all risks. Perform functional testing and data validation of reports and other data and analytics deliverables before presenting them to business users. Apply data and analytics functional knowledge to identify and motivate possible data and analytics support/improvements. Facilitate the Data Product Life Cycle and application of best practice/process. Act as the custodian of the reporting catalogue; maintain the information framework and reports. Facilitate the process between all teams regarding data governance and processes.

Reverside is a Global ICT company focusing on Digital Engineering, Integration, Cyber-Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation services with delivery centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gurgaon, India. Reverside has its Global Headquarters in South Africa and is a B-BBEE Level 1 IT consulting & services organization. Reverside was founded in 2006 and has since grown to a strong team of over 300+ consultants, serving more than 40+ active clients globally.

Description

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Business Intelligence BA Professional with 2-5 years solid experience.

Key purpose

The primary function of this job is to understand the information requirements and business processes of a client in order to write data warehouse and reporting specifications. As the business analyst in this role you will be expected to take ownership of the solution and be involved in each step of the SDLC process to ensure that the proposed warehouse/dashboard solution meets the client needs.

You will be required to:

• Understand at a detailed level how certain business processes work (Interviewing stakeholders).
• Identify, analyze and document business requirements.
• Analyze source systems and understand how information is stored and related based on the business processes (interviewing source system analysts and architects).
• Catalog and communicate the structure and content of data.
• Provide meaningful descriptions for individually named data objects.
• Produce source to target mapping documentation.
• Undertake detailed data profiling.
• Document data quality issues and work with stakeholders to formulate resolution strategies.
• Propose/assist in solutions and create logical data models for BI source implementations.
• Write dashboard/report specifications once mock-up has been agreed.
• Play an active supporting role during the development of the warehouse.
• Play an active supporting role during the development of the report/dashboard.
• Assist the Quality Assurance team to produce test plans, test cases and test scripts and write test specifications (when necessary) to ensure quality of the solution.
• Assist with testing to ensure quality of the solution (Unit, functional and data testing).

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience as business/systems analyst in building large scale data warehouses.
• 2-5 years of experience as business/systems analyst in building reports and dashboards.
• Strong analytical skills and solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications.
• Sound understanding of data modelling, both logical and physical models.
• Exposure to ETL design.

Skills

• Excellent SQL query writing experience.
• Good communication (verbal and written).
• Great attention to detail.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• MS SQL.
• MS Visio.
• Analytical.
• Data Warehousing.
• Business Analytics.

Qualifications:

• Matric.
• Relevant tertiary qualification: Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or Bachelor of Commerce (Informatics) or any other relevant certification or diploma.

Advantageous:

• Diploma in Business Analysis.

Competencies:

• Relating and Networking.
• Persuading and Influencing.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.
• Writing and Reporting.
• Applying Expertise and Technology.
• Analyzing.
• Learning and Researching.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
• Following Instructions and Procedure.
• Adapting and Responding to Change.
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.