493 Data Intelligence jobs in South Africa

Senior Primary Data Intelligence Consultant

Location:
South Africa (Remote/Hybrid options available JHB or CTN)

Practice Area:
Primary Data Intelligence (PDI)

Firm:
Genesis Analytics

About Genesis Analytics

Genesis is an impact firm founded and headquartered in Africa, with a global footprint spanning over 115 countries. We focus on the "Young World"—the arc of countries with youthful populations across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia—where the social and economic returns on investment are highest. Our mission is to help societies, governments, and businesses navigate three historic transitions:

• Reconfiguring economies for urbanising youth
• Rethinking human development for cognitive and social well-being
• Driving a just climate transition

About the Primary Data Intelligence (PDI) Unit

PDI is Genesis' Centre of Excellence for data intelligence. We deliver high-frequency, high-quality primary data solutions that drive decision-making and unlock value across sectors. Our work spans the full data lifecycle—from study design and fieldwork to analytics and visualisation—powered by cutting-edge technologies and rigorous methodologies.

We specialise in public health, Early Childhood Development (ECD), disease control, and social protection, but our reach extends to economic inclusion, digital access, and more. Our team has led landmark studies such as the Thrive by Five Index and the South Africa ECD Census.

Role Overview

We're looking for a
Senior Data Intelligence Consultant
to lead complex, high-impact primary data projects across Africa and the Young World. You'll manage end-to-end research engagements, guide technical execution, and contribute to the growth of our internal data capabilities.

This is a role for someone who thrives on solving real-world problems through data, is excited by innovation, and brings both technical depth and consulting finesse.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Client Leadership

• Lead project management: budgeting, timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Manage client relationships and fieldwork partner coordination
• Present findings via reports, dashboards, visualisations, and presentations

Technical Execution

• Design studies, sampling strategies, and fieldwork methodologies
• Digitise and deploy mobile data collection instruments
• Set up and maintain backend data pipelines
• Train and supervise fieldwork teams
• Oversee real-time data management and quality assurance
• Conduct data cleaning, analysis, and geospatial mapping
• Build dashboards and troubleshoot technical issues

Team & Practice Development

• Mentor junior team members and lead project teams
• Contribute to internal training and capacity building
• Help develop standards, workflows, and best practices

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Psychology, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in managing primary data collection projects
• Proven writing and reporting skills, including proposal development
• Experience in designing and facilitating training

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SurveyCTO or similar mobile data platforms
• Experience with Airtable, Looker Studio, Power BI, and Softr
• Strong command of Stata, R, or Python for statistical analysis
• Familiarity with QGIS or ArcGIS for geospatial work

Professional Attributes

• Integrity, rigour, and a passion for impact
• Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical audiences
• Highly organised and self-driven
• Tech-savvy and adaptable
• Collaborative and eager to learn

Why Join Us?

At Genesis, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of data intelligence in the Young World. You'll work on projects that matter, with tools that challenge you, and colleagues who inspire you.

How to Apply:

Please follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website. We are unable to accept emailed CVs or applications.

ABOUT GENESIS:

In a world undergoing convulsive technological and political change, Genesis partners with key actors to deliver urgent, lasting impact in critical areas.

Genesis, an impact firm founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 46 African countries and more than 100 countries globally. Uniquely, Genesis is focused on the Young World – the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia. By 2030 four in five children will be born in the Young World, making this region central to the future. With growing markets and young, productive populations, Young World countries have the most positive potential trajectory in the world. It is here that investments of all kinds will have the highest social and economic returns.

Our job at Genesis is to help societies, governments and businesses across the Young World succeed at three fundamental historic transitions:

• Reconfiguring economies: creating income for large, rapidly urbanising youth cohorts within a global economy undergoing profound changes.


• A human transition: a fundamental rethink of how societies, governments and markets can ensure the health and cognitive and social well-being of all those young people, including the most vulnerable.


• A just climate transition: both to decarbonise and to manage the human and economic impacts of a global crisis they did not cause.

To do this work, we are building a new type of impact firm.

PRACTICE AREA DESCRIPTION

PDI is Genesis’ Centre of Excellence for Data Intelligence. We deliver end-to-end quantitative and qualitative data solutions for collecting, managing, analysing, and visualising data using cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Our vision is for Genesis to become known throughout the Young World for data intelligence that drives decision-making and unlocks significant value.

We are experts in data intelligence, offering comprehensive research project management services including: study design and sampling, data collection tool development, backend data management systems, fieldwork management, data quality and cleaning, and analytics. Innovation through technology is at the core of what we do, where we leverage a suite of powerful, integrated tech tools to implement projects. In addition, we seek to advance the collective capabilities in data intelligence across our company, offering technical support and capacity building opportunities to the wider firm.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Associate to join our innovative team. The Senior Associate will be responsible for leading primary data collection projects and supporting our broader mission of advancing data intelligence capabilities across Genesis. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in managing large-scale primary data collection including client relationship management, study design, fieldwork methodology, data collection instrument design and digitisation, fieldwork management, data management and quality assurance, and analysis.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about impact research and data, rigorous, with strong project management skills, excited about leveraging innovative tech solutions, and aligned with PDI’s mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Project and Client Leadership:

• Oversee project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, timelines, and deliverables.


• Manage relationships with clients, fieldwork partners, and other relevant stakeholders.


• Disseminate research findings using various mediums such as reports, dashboards, data visualisations, and presentations.

Technical Execution:

• Lead the technical design of studies, including sampling and fieldwork methodology.


• Oversee data collection tool design and digitisation.


• Manage the set-up and maintenance of backend data pipelines.


• Design and facilitate training for fieldwork teams.


• Ensure robust data management and quality assurance processes.


• Conduct data cleaning and analysis.


• Develop insightful dashboards and map geographical data.


• Provide support by troubleshooting technical issues.

Team and Practice Development:

• Provide management and leadership to project teams.


• Contribute to the training and capacity building of the PDI team and the wider Genesis firm.


• Work with leadership to streamline processes and develop guidelines and standards for best practice.

REQUIREMENTS

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis are passionate, self-motivated, and energetic problem-solvers who value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour. They are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field.


• At least 6 years of experience in data-driven consulting work, specifically managing primary data collection.


• Excellent writing skills with proven experience in leading the development of analytical reports and project proposals.


• Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions.

Technical Skills:

• High proficiency with mobile data collection tools (e.g., SurveyCTO), relational databases (e.g., Airtable), and dashboard tools (e.g., Google Looker Studio).


• Expertise in scripted statistical analysis software (e.g., Stata/R) and geospatial tools (e.g., QGIS).


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.

Professional Attributes:

• A person of integrity and rigour.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.


• Highly organised with strong project management and coordination skills.


• Self-driven and able to work independently.


• A tech-savvy individual excited to work with a diverse range of tools.


• A collaborative team player.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• An eagerness to learn and grow.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website. We are unable to accept any e-mailed CVs or applications.


• Your application will be considered primarily for this role. If you are interested in multiple roles, please submit a separate application for each position.1


• Once you have applied via our career portal, you will receive a system-generated confirmation e-mail that your application was received.2


• NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents/attachments cannot3 be bigger than 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if the uploaded documents exceed this limit.


• Communication will be with short-listed candidates only. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.


• Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment for any advertised role.


• All appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics’ Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Policies.


• At Genesis, we prioritise your privacy by collecting essential personal information for job applications, which is reviewed confidentially by authorised hiring personnel to assess your suitability and communicate with you about your application status.

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• Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, performance drivers, and information needs.
• Translate business questions into technical requirements, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Conduct data discovery, quality assessments, and gap analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prototype analytical approaches to uncover trends, correlations, and predictive patterns.
• Design and build scalable data models and ETL processes across multiple data sources.
• Develop intuitive BI reports and dashboards using SQL, PowerPivot, Power BI and Qlik Sense
• Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to derive insights, improve forecasting, and support decision-making.
• Ensure reports are designed with clarity, usability, and storytelling in mind.
• Facilitate solution walkthroughs and demos to validate outputs with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge of data modeling, BI best practices, and analytical techniques.
• Contribute to the development of reusable BI components, templates, and data assets.
• Adhere to data governance and security frameworks.
• Perform regular audits and optimizations to ensure data accuracy and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve BI solution issues, providing ongoing support to business users.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Honours preferred).
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering BI solutions.
• Strong skills in handling large, complex datasets and applying mathematical or statistical methods to extract insights.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and translating needs into actionable BI outputs.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a focus on creating practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify and present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Experience in a logistics or supply chain environment.
• Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning solutions like Syspro, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).

• Report & Dashboard Adoption Rate – % of targeted users actively engaging with BI outputs.
• Insight-to-Action Time – Average duration from requirement sign-off to delivery of a solution.
• Data Accuracy & Reliability – Number of defects or data-related errors reported by business users.
• Reuse Rate of BI Assets – % of new solutions leveraging shared datasets, templates, or logic.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction – Business feedback on the relevance and quality of BI outputs.

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Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Developer who can transform complex, multi-source data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. In this role, you’ll combine strong technical expertise with analytical thinking, working closely with business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver high-value BI solutions. You will leverage your skills in SQL, data modeling, and mathematical manipulation to extract insight from large datasets and present it through engaging, user-friendly reports and dashboards. This position requires both technical depth and business acumen, with a focus on creating trusted, actionable intelligence across the organization.

• Business Analysis & Solution Design
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, performance drivers, and information needs.
  • Translate business questions into technical requirements, KPIs, and performance metrics.
  • Conduct data discovery, quality assessments, and gap analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Prototype analytical approaches to uncover trends, correlations, and predictive patterns.
• Data & BI Development
  • Design and build scalable data models and ETL processes across multiple data sources.
  • Develop intuitive BI reports and dashboards using SQL, PowerPivot, Power BI and Qlik Sense.
  • Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to derive insights, improve forecasting, and support decision-making.
  • Ensure reports are designed with clarity, usability, and storytelling in mind.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Facilitate solution walkthroughs and demos to validate outputs with stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge of data modeling, BI best practices, and analytical techniques.
  • Contribute to the development of reusable BI components, templates, and data assets.
• Governance, Maintenance & Support
  • Adhere to data governance and security frameworks.
  • Perform regular audits and optimizations to ensure data accuracy and system performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve BI solution issues, providing ongoing support to business users.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Honours preferred).
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering BI solutions.
• Strong skills in handling large, complex datasets and applying mathematical or statistical methods to extract insights.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and translating needs into actionable BI outputs.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a focus on creating practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify and present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Experience in a logistics or supply chain environment.
• Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning solutions like Syspro, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).

• Report & Dashboard Adoption Rate – % of targeted users actively engaging with BI outputs.
• Insight-to-Action Time – Average duration from requirement sign-off to delivery of a solution.
• Data Accuracy & Reliability – Number of defects or data-related errors reported by business users.
• Reuse Rate of BI Assets – % of new solutions leveraging shared datasets, templates, or logic.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction – Business feedback on the relevance and quality of BI outputs.

We are seeking a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Developer who can transform complex, multi-source data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. In this role, you’ll combine strong technical expertise with analytical thinking, working closely with business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver high-value BI solutions. You will leverage your skills in SQL, data modeling, and mathematical manipulation to extract insight from large datasets and present it through engaging, user-friendly reports and dashboards.

This position requires both technical depth and business acumen, with a focus on creating trusted, actionable intelligence across the organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis & Solution Design

- Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, performance drivers, and information needs.
- Translate business questions into technical requirements, KPIs, and performance metrics.
- Conduct data discovery, quality assessments, and gap analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prototype analytical approaches to uncover trends, correlations, and predictive patterns.

Data & BI Development

- Design and build scalable data models and ETL processes across multiple data sources.
- Develop intuitive BI reports and dashboards using SQL, PowerPivot, Power BI and Qlik Sense
- Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to derive insights, improve forecasting, and support decision-making.
- Ensure reports are designed with clarity, usability, and storytelling in mind.

Collaboration & Mentorship

- Facilitate solution walkthroughs and demos to validate outputs with stakeholders.
- Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge of data modeling, BI best practices, and analytical techniques.
- Contribute to the development of reusable BI components, templates, and data assets.

Governance, Maintenance & Support

- Adhere to data governance and security frameworks.
- Perform regular audits and optimizations to ensure data accuracy and system performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve BI solution issues, providing ongoing support to business users.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Honours preferred).
- 5+ years of experience working with SQL and relational databases.
- Proven track record in designing and delivering BI solutions.
- Strong skills in handling large, complex datasets and applying mathematical or statistical methods to extract insights.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and translating needs into actionable BI outputs.
- Excellent problem-solving ability with a focus on creating practical, business-focused solutions.
- Strong communication skills, able to simplify and present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Desirable Skills

- Experience in a logistics or supply chain environment.
- Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning solutions like Syspro, SAP, etc.
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Report & Dashboard Adoption Rate – % of targeted users actively engaging with BI outputs.
- Insight-to-Action Time – Average duration from requirement sign-off to delivery of a solution.
- Data Accuracy & Reliability – Number of defects or data-related errors reported by business users.
- Reuse Rate of BI Assets – % of new solutions leveraging shared datasets, templates, or logic.
- Stakeholder Satisfaction – Business feedback on the relevance and quality of BI outputs.

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Industry: Management Consulting
About Us
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Your Impact
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Key Responsibilities

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• Technical Expertise :
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• Language Proficiency :
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• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Advanced understanding of BI and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics)
• Familiarity with data science tools and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, pandas) as well as database languages
• Knowledge of data pipelines and data integrations
• Proven experience in building a data strategy and executing projects, including data science and AI applications
• Experience managing technology projects and product development
• Ability to identify and communicate value-adding, data-driven insights to influence marketing, e-commerce, and broader business decisions
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation
• Willingness to travel internationally
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