14 Program Analyst jobs in South Africa

Job Description
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Job Purpose
The company is looking for an experienced and dynamic Business Intelligence, Analysis & Systems Manager to lead our team of Business Analysts. This strategic role is key to bridging the gap between what the business needs and the technology solutions available. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of system enhancements—from scoping and design through to deployment—and ensuring the ongoing stability of these systems via dedicated application support. Furthermore, the successful candidate will lead a team in developing and executing strategic projects, govern master data, and proactively find new opportunities to drive business efficiency and growth.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the performance and professional development of the Business Intelligence team.
• Allocate BI and BA resources effectively across projects and support activities, ensuring optimal workload distribution.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and high performance.
• Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Application Support Management

• Establish and oversee a Tier 2 support desk managed by the BI team for business-critical applications and systems.
• Ensure timely triage, prioritization and resolution of incoming support tickets, bugs, and data-related queries.
• Analyse support trends to identify root causes, recommending permanent solutions such as system enhancements, bug fixes, or improved user training.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex or high-priority issues, coordinating with technical teams to ensure swift resolution.
• Manage communication with business users regarding ticket status, resolution timelines, and system outages.

System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Management

• Oversee the scoping of operational system changes, working closely with business stakeholders to define clear requirements, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Lead the creation of intuitive and user-centric UI/UX designs and wireframes for new features and systems.
• Develop and manage comprehensive testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure solutions are robust and meet business requirements.
• Plan and execute seamless system deployments and deliver effective user training programs.

Strategic Project Development & Execution

• Develop and lead strategic initiatives by identifying opportunities for significant process optimisation, system innovation, or competitive advantage.
• Construct and present compelling business cases to senior leadership, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI (ROI) projections, and feasibility studies.
• Execute and manage strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on the business impact and success of strategic initiatives.

Business Intelligence & Data Governance

• Act as a key resource for business departments, assisting with reporting needs, dashboard creation, and data analysis.
• Support and contribute to the company's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of core business data.
• Assist business with complex excel analysis.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Information Technology Management. A relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a business analysis, systems analysis, or related role.
• At least 3-5 years of proven experience in a leadership position, directly managing a team of analysts or technical professionals.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full project lifecycle for software or system implementations.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g. SSRS, Power BI)
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Master Data Management (MDM) principles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and root-cause analysis ability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge on translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Experience in report writing and executive feedback.
• Experience in managing a Tier 2 or Tier 3 application support function or help desk is highly desirable.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership: Strong ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to see the bigger picture, align technology with business goals, and drive strategic change.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a talent for root cause analysis and solving complex business and system problems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and manage expectations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and manage expectations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying current with emerging technologies, BI trends, and modern business analysis practices, and fostering that curiosity within the team.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Turn Data Into Decisions. Lead Insights That Matter.
At
Mukuru
, data isn't just numbers — it's the story of millions of customers across Africa and beyond. As one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing FinTech's, we empower communities with access to safe, affordable financial services. Now, we're looking for a
Business Intelligence Analysis Team Lead
who's ready to take our analytics capability to new heights.

If you're passionate about
transforming raw data into strategic gold
and have the leadership skills to guide a talented team of analysts, this is your opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Your Mission
Lead, inspire, and deliver BI solutions that don't just look good on a dashboard — but shape decisions, solve real problems, and drive business growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Team: Manage and mentor a high-performing BI & Analytics team, setting goals and driving excellence.
• Engage the Business: Work with stakeholders at all levels to understand needs and translate them into actionable BI solutions.
• Own the Delivery: Oversee BI projects from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring quality and scalability.
• Model the Data: Build enterprise-wide data models and semantic layers that make insights accessible and actionable.
• Visual Storytelling: Design impactful dashboards and reports in Power BI that enable smart, fast decisions.
• Champion Best Practice: Embed governance, DevOps, and data quality standards across BI.
• Stay Ahead: Keep your finger on the pulse of BI innovations and bring the best of them into Mukuru.

What You Bring

• 6+ years in BI/Data Analytics, with at least 3 years leading teams
• Expert-level SQL and Power BI skills
• Strong data modelling and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and business audiences
• Strategic thinking and a passion for problem-solving
• A proven track record of delivering BI solutions that make an impact

Bonus Points For

• R/Python for analytics
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, Snowflake, Big Query, etc.)
• Background in FinTech, Financial Services, or fast-paced industries

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited" Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a 'work-like' environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS

Eduvos
is looking to hire the services of an
Independent Contractor, Data Analysis Lecturer
,
at our
Durban
campus on a part-time basis.

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

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

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Data Analysis Lecturer, at our Durban campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

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

Minimum qualifications required:

• Honours degree in Statistics/ Data Science / Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Information Systems or a relevant qualification (A Masters qualification will be an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum: 1 - 2 years relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Introduction to Data Analysis
• Computer Skills (All Levels)

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Data Analytics and Data Analysis Lecturer, at our Vanderbijlpark campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Commerce-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.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Honours in ITC
• Certificate in Power BI

Experience:

• Relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Data Analytics (Power BI)
• Data Analysis

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Project:
Implementation Study on the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring

Location:
Remote

Duration:
12 months, part-time consultancy basis

Application Deadline:
20 October 2025

Background

An implementation study on the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) was conducted in South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Uganda and Eswatini. The study generated quantitative data on uptake, adherence, and user experiences. We are seeking a qualified Biostatistician to support data analysis for an implementation study on the dapivirine vaginal ring, a long-acting biomedical HIV prevention method. The consultant will analyze quantitative data on uptake, adherence, and user experiences, producing report and publication-ready results to inform regulatory, policy and programmatic decisions.

Scope of Work

· Review study protocol, objectives, and datasets.

· Develop and finalize a statistical analysis plan (SAP).

· Clean and merge datasets

· Conduct appropriate statistical analyses, including descriptive, inferential, and multivariable analyses

· Provide guidance on data quality, management, and handling of missing data.

· Generate report and publication-ready tables, figures, and outputs.

· Contribute to interpretation of findings and drafting of results sections for reports and manuscripts.

· Participate in virtual meetings with the study team as needed.

Deliverables

· Finalize statistical analysis plan.

· Clean and merge datasets

· Write reproducible code (Stata/R/SAS preferred) and conduct appropriate statistical analyses.

· Comprehensive results tables and figures (report and publication ready).

· Analytical report summarizing findings.

· Contributions to reports, manuscripts, policy briefs, and presentations as needed.

Qualifications

· Advanced degree (MSc) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related quantitative field, PhD preferrable.

· Demonstrated experience in analyzing implementation science or public health studies.

· Proficiency in Stata, R, or SAS.

· Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications or reports.

· Familiarity with HIV prevention research and/or women's health interventions desirable.

· Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Level of Effort & Duration

Estimated 12 days per month (3 days/week) over 12 months (with flexibility based on agreed scope) from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. Remote, with communication primarily via email/virtual meetings.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter outlining relevant experience.

2. CV (max 4 pages).

3. Example(s) of previous analysis outputs (tables/figures/manuscript contributions).

4. Proposed daily or monthly consultancy rate.

Send applications to:

Deadline: 20 October 2025

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to develop, embed and maintain a project risk management framework, processes and policies within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Implement project risk management framework, methodology and templates to ensure a standard approach to managing project risks across the SARB Group.
• Perform quality reviews on project risk assessments conducted for projects outside of the executive portfolio (tier 2 projects and below).
• Provide project risk management input into the enterprise-wide project management framework and the project management system(s).
• Facilitate risk assessments for tier 2 projects and ensure that risk response plans are executed.
• Facilitate risk assessments on cross-cutting risks identified across the tier 2 project portfolio.
• Monitor and ensure that risk response plans are executed by the risk owners at the appropriate time.
• Analyse and understand the SARB's environment (internal and external) to support and guide the identification of risks and opportunities to enable decision-making.
• Prepare presentations and reports on portfolio, programme and project risks for the relevant governance forums and committees (both hub and spoke).
• Conduct onboarding and refresher training for the project management community on related risk frameworks.
• Develop project risk awareness campaigns to educate stakeholders and influence behaviour, and drive the importance of effective risk management practices within the project community.
• Identify and coordinate project risk management training needs across the SARB Group and conduct related training.
• Analyse risk data and information on the various project risk registers to identify trends and commonalities and create qualitative risk reporting and derive reliable business intelligence/insights for management to enable decision-making.
• Communicate risk management strategies throughout the organisation as well as the importance of adhering to risk management policies.
• Work closely with project management stakeholders to provide support and information for the various project-related forums, meetings and steering committees.
• Consolidate, maintain and report on the project risk issues, including across the subsidiaries.
• Research and benchmark leading risk management processes and developments and propose improvements accordingly.

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
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.

The Data Analyst- Project Performance Role is responsible for collecting, processing and analysing engineering project data to support project, programme, portfolio and business unity decisions, optimise processes and improve project performance within Zutari (provide expert advice in terms of resource optimization and project profitability). This Project Performance role will work closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to turn data into actionable insights.

Role Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from financial and project management systems and databases.
• Perform statistical analysis and data modelling to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement on projects in different business environments.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and engineering project metrics.
• Draft specialist feasibility analysis, evaluations of business projects and advises on the optimisation of resources and profitability of projects resources.
• Conduct special studies and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control or actions.
• Collaborate with executives, project managers, engineers and project controls, to understand data needs and translate technical requirements into analytical solutions.
• Make recommendations to management regarding project, programme and portfolio analysis and performance.
• Support predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization initiatives.
• Automate data collection and reporting processes using identified tools.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in either engineering, data science, statistics, computer science or a related field
• Minimum5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in an engineering environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and engineering principles.
• Experience working with engineering software will be advantageous.
• An understanding of machine learning techniques and tools will be advantageous

Skills, And Characteristics

• Advanced Ms Office Proficiency:
• Communication skills: Ability to effectively present complex data insights and technical findings to diverse stakeholders, in a clear and concise manner. This includes the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences, including project managers, finance teams and executives.
• Business and Financial Acumen: Understands the financial and operational drivers of engineering consulting projects. Aligns data analysis with business goals, project KPIs, and profitability metrics to support strategic planning and performance improvement.
• Systems and Tool Proficiency: Experienced with data tools and platforms such as SQ, Python and Java Script. Leverages automation and scripting to streamline data workflows.
• Data Visualisation and Reporting: Proficient in creating clear, interactive dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel. Translates complex data into visual formats that support decision-making for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to uses data-driven approaches to identify root causes of project performance issues. Make Recommendations with actionable solutions based on quantitative evidence and scenario analysis.
• Planning and Organisation skills: Ability to manage multiple data projects and reporting cycles simultaneously. Ability to Structure work efficiently to meet deadlines and support ongoing project reviews and business reporting.
• Attention to detail: Ability to maintain high accuracy in data handling, validation, and reporting. Ensuring data integrity and consistency across multiple systems and regions, minimizing errors in performance tracking.
• Programming: The ability to efficiently use code to collect, clean, analyse and generate actionable insights.
• Report writing and data visualisation: The ability to clearly and accurately communicate data-driven insights and recommendations in a structured and audience-appropriate format and the ability to create charts, graphs, and dashboards to communicate findings.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key 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.

• Get to the heart of problems: Talk to stakeholders, ask the right questions, map out how things work today, and define what they should look like tomorrow.
• Assist to accelerate concepts into action: Work with us to flesh out the vision into various documents or roadmaps that the different experts (designers, devs) can work off.
• Keep projects moving: track tasks, chase blockers, and make sure deadlines dont slip.
• Dive into details: Test products, check data, and validate that whats built is whats needed.
• Switch gears often: Some days youll be helping on a digital advisory project, other days youll be pushing forward a new consumer platform or e-commerce play. Dont worry, well ensure theres no switching cost.

• 13 years experience in business analysis, project management, or product (consulting, startups, or tech environments).
• A solid understanding of how tech products are built (SDLC, agile, APIs, integrations).
• Comfortable using tools like Notion, Jira, Figma, Miro (or quick to learn).
• A natural organiser who can keep plates spinning across different projects.
• Curious, adaptable, and not scared of ambiguity.
• You care about the details but dont lose sight of the big picture.