1,615 R D Analyst jobs in South Africa

Company Description

Merchants is a leading customer management partner specializing in business process outsourcing (BPO) that delivers customer experience and customer interactions. Since 1981, we have been creating and managing contact center operations around the world for blue chip clients. Our services and solutions are founded on best practice standards in the contact center industry, supported by our rich history of success and innovation. We believe that people matter and focus on leveraging the right technology to create the best experience for them. Visit our website at

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Analyst located in the City of Johannesburg. The Analyst will be responsible for analyzing data, interpreting results, generating reports, and providing insights to support business decisions. The day-to-day tasks include gathering and organizing data from various sources, performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Collaboration with different teams to develop and implement data-driven strategies is also essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis, data interpretation, and report generation
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis software
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience in the BPO or contact center industry is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

About Flamingo Capital Partners:

Flamingo Capital Partners is a boutique corporate finance advisory firm focused on high growth sectors with strong impact. We are disrupting the investment banking industry in Africa and are on a mission to accelerate the deployment of capital into the continent. Collectively, our senior team has more than 100+ years of investment banking experience from leading international institutions and has worked on more than $100B of corporate finance transactions on the African continent. We are headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and have a growing presence in Egypt and Europe.

About the role:

The role of the analyst will be to assist in the origination and execution of equity private placements, mergers and acquisitions, debt and capital structure advisory and other financial consulting work. The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting senior bankers in origination and execution efforts

Create and maintain comps

Create financial models and other financial analysis

Prepare company profiles

Assist in preparation of information memorandum, management presentations, board documents, memoranda and other client deliverables

Maintain data room on behalf of clients

Research on industries with high impact

Interact with clients and other advisers

Supporting senior management in the development of the organisation

Requirements:

Passion to change the world and desire to have a long-lasting positive impact on the African continent

Recent graduate or candidates with up to one year of experience in investment banking or corporate finance, including relevant internships

Very strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

Strong communication skills, and ability to interact with clients and other advisers

Ability to work in hybrid model, both in office and work-from-home 

Strong academic background

Ability to work in SA (SA national, permanent resident or valid work permit) and travel across Africa

Our people and our reputation are our most important assets. We are an equal opportunity employer, place high value on diversity and inclusion, and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Please submit your application to

(title: Analyst Position) by 7 November 2025

Role: Analyst

Location: South Africa

Reports to: Senior Analyst

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

Salary Range: ZAR 400,000–600,000 per annum

Updated: August 2025

About CPI

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Climate Finance Tracking

Since 2011, CPI has published the Global Landscape of Climate Finance series which has been the global benchmark for robust information on climate finance, providing foundational data for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report, and the UNFCCC's Biennial Assessment among others. CPI also develops deep dive analysis tracking climate finance flows at sectoral, national and regional levels including the intersection of climate and SDG goals, agrifood systems finance, adaptation and renewable energy working with partners such as the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), International Development Finance Club (IDFC), the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, Bloomberg, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and many more.

Our unique tracking analysis covers both public and private finance data, providing access through concise reporting and interactive data visualization. Our research provides a baseline and compelling analysis against which to measure progress. This enables us to drive informed climate finance policymaking through three key levers Flows – what investment is flowing to whom, Needs – what is the investment gap to deliver on climate goals and Impact – what is proving effective and efficient in climate finance.

Position Summary

This position supports the delivery of CPI's strategic priorities, under the supervision and guidance of the South Africa Country Office Director in coordination with CPI UK's

Programme, Workstream leads and Project Managers. This Analyst role will primarily contribute to

CPI's Climate Finance Tracking workstream, including tracking global climate finance flows, aligning finance with low carbon and climate resilient development, and assessing key gaps in financing climate action at regional and sectoral levels as well as managing relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

The Analysts will be expected to lead components of research and advisory projects, manage client and stakeholders, and contribute to team leadership and mentoring. In conducting analysis, Analysts work in close cooperation a range of international partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams across the globe.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Includes the following and others as assigned:

Perform rigorous quantitative and qualitative evaluation of national and international climate finance mechanisms and climate and energy policies, risk management, and interactions between public and private actors and resources.

• Supporting the implementation of complex research assignments and analytical
  
  climate finance tracking projects as designated by, and under the direction of senior management

Contributing to the writing and editing of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations. Produce high-quality materials that are fit for purpose time and within budget.

Identify opportunities to develop and consolidate work streams and support on development of funding proposals under guidance of senior management.

Train, manage and provide guidance to junior staff on professional work practices and lead by example.

Engage clients, advise policymakers and investors on the implications of research findings.

• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• BA or BS degree in Economics, Finance, Investment or another relevant field. Post-graduate degree desirable.

• Professional experience in financial services, management consulting, international nonprofit, government, and/or a multilateral institution.

• Strong understanding of climate finance and the financial sector actors and actions that are needed to mobilize effective finance towards adaptation and resilience activities.

• Excellent project management skills including time management, task delegation and prioritization, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage and engage stakeholders in the financial sector.

Beneficial:

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Investment, Public Policy, or a related, quantitatively rigorous field strongly preferred.

• Experience in research and analysis related to climate/green finance. Experience working across the public and private sectors in climate /green investments, net zero finance. Advanced user of MS Office suite, particularly Excel. Knowledge of database management systems such as SQL, R, Python is a plus.

• Familiarity with managing technical assistance and grant funded programs.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Fluency in a second language (isa is a plus).

Personal Attributes

• Independent, analytical mind with an excellent track record of applying sound financial, political, and strategic judgment to complex issues.

• Real commitment to topics related to climate change and a desire to make a difference.

• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people. Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.

• Additional language fluency

• Experience working in developing economies

Position details

CPI is recruiting for one full-time position in our Cape Town, South Africa

office. CPI has adopted a hybrid working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with 2 regular days in the office. This arrangement is subjected to change at the discretion of the Office Director. CPI offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 28 days leave+ office closure between Christmas and New Year, 5 days study leave, training budget.

Salaries are based on experience.

To apply

Please submit the following documents:

• CV/resume
  
  no longer than 2 pages.

• A compelling cover letter outlining why you want to work with CPI and how your skills and experience align with the above requirements.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please add

to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

Applications deadline.

10am (GMT) 22nd of September 2025.

CPI Commitment

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

Job Description,
Your main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis and documenting processes. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.

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Overview
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Your main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis and documenting processes. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.

, Qualifications,

• Bachelor's degree in industrial Engineer or related field
• Project management certificate

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Experience
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• 3 years demonstrated experience in business analysis or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in Data Analytics and data modelling
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and or projects

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Duties
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• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies
• Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings
• Performing requirements analysis
• Building business dashboards
• Data Analytics modelling
• Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts
• Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management
• Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports
• Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff
• Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance staff
• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements
• Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance
• Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures
• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements
• Compiling commercial business case documents
• Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users
• Managing competing resources and priorities
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects

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Job Competencies
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Job Related Skills

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
• Advanced technical skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Competency in Data Analytics and relevant data analytics applications
• A track record of following through on commitments
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects

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General

Banking Analyst

About our client:

Our client is a large, major bank at the forefront of financial innovation in South Africa. Committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive efficiency and deliver superior insights, they offer a dynamic and challenging environment where talent is nurtured and contributions are highly valued. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with C-suite executives, directly influencing strategic decisions through data-driven solutions.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Banking Analyst to join our esteemed team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is an on-site role that offers an unparalleled chance to contribute to critical banking operations by automating reporting, optimizing data processes, and generating actionable insights. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the bank's operational efficiency and strategic decision-making capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Banking Analyst, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Script Development & Optimization: Maintaining, creating, and optimizing robust Python scripts to automate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, and to generate various reports.
• Database Management: Leveraging strong SQL skills to interact with large relational databases, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing queries for performance.
• Automated Reporting & Insights: Designing and implementing automated reporting solutions that provide timely and accurate insights for various functions within the bank, including but not limited to risk management, compliance, and operations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including compliance, legal, and business units, to understand their data needs, provide analytical support, and ensure quick resolution of open cases based on insights derived from automated reports.
• Regulatory Compliance: Applying knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws to ensure all automated processes and reporting adhere to regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analyzing complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement, presenting findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Creating comprehensive documentation for all developed scripts, processes, and reporting methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

Experience: 0-2 years of professional experience within the banking or financial institution sector. Candidates with a strong academic background in a relevant field and demonstrable project experience will also be considered.

Technical Proficiency:

• Python: Strong proficiency in Python programming, including experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and automation frameworks.
• SQL: Expert-level SQL skills, with the ability to write complex queries, perform data analysis, and optimize database performance.
• Domain Knowledge: Foundational understanding and knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Project Management: Basic understanding of project management principles and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (for data analysis and presentation) and PowerPoint (for creating impactful presentations).
• Leadership Potential: Demonstrable leadership qualities, including initiative, accountability, and the ability to influence and guide others.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience, ranging from ZAR 30,000 to ZAR 35,000 per month.

Your main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis and documenting processes. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial Engineer or related field
• Project management certificate

• 3 years demonstrated experience in business analysis or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in Data Analytics and data modelling
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and or projects

• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies
• Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings
• Performing requirements analysis
• Building business dashboards
• Data Analytics modelling
• Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts
• Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management
• Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports
• Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff
• Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance staff
• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements
• Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance
• Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures
• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements
• Compiling commercial business case documents
• Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users
• Managing competing resources and priorities
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects

Job Related Skills

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
• Advanced technical skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Competency in Data Analytics and relevant data analytics applications
• A track record of following through on commitments
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects

The Research Analyst will be responsible for:

• Identifying, analyzing, and engaging with industry experts across diverse sectors

• Turning research findings and expert insights into actionable recommendations

• Recognizing trends, evaluating sector dynamics, and presenting clear narratives to support client and business objectives

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact-based research and analysis across multiple industries and sectors

• Identify, vet, and engage subject-matter experts for sector-specific insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced
Business & Functional Analyst
with strong expertise in operational and system-driven environments related to
policy administration, claims processing, underwriting, and customer management
. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business operations and technical implementation—translating functional needs into scalable system solutions and actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business users and technical teams to
  gather, document, and analyze
  business and functional requirements.
• Translate business objectives into detailed
  functional specifications
  , workflows, and user stories for development teams.
• Perform
  process mapping, root cause analysis
  , and recommend system or process improvements across key operational areas.
• Configure and validate system functionalities across
  policy, claims, and customer platforms
  .
• Support
  data migration, reconciliation, and integration
  efforts between internal and third-party systems.
• Develop and maintain
  dashboards and analytics
  using tools like
  Power BI, SQL, and Excel
  for trend analysis and performance insights.
• Participate in
  system testing (SIT/UAT)
  and collaborate closely with QA teams to ensure solution quality.
• Assist in
  user onboarding, training
  , and system documentation for new or enhanced functionalities.
• Manage
  change requests, functional testing
  , and maintain up-to-date system documentation.

Key Skills & Experience

• 4–8 years of combined experience as a
  Business Analyst
  and
  Functional Analyst
  .
• Strong understanding of
  policy, claims, underwriting, billing
  , and
  data management processes
  .
• Proven track record in
  system implementation, functional testing, and process optimization
  .
• Excellent ability to interpret data and produce actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in
  SQL, Excel, Power BI
  , and experience working with large data sets.

The Business Analyst is responsible for providing data and analysis as well as to assist the Commercial Development Manager in projects with an aim to improve the commercial performance of Coloplast South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Business Analyst will act as a support to the different business segments executing commercial processes, projects and initiatives to maximize business impact in South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Main responsibilities are top line business performance analysis and insights generation in our commercial processes with report development, ad-hoc analytics and special projects being central to the role.

You will be report to the Commercial Development Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Frequently follows, analyses, and effectively communicates commercial performance against a set target with a strong focus on accuracy.

• Identify business trends by utilizing data and draw insights that can be used to strengthen the strategy and processes.

• Manage data sources, both internal and external, and ensure data integrity to allow insight reporting to facilitate managerial decision making.

• Assist Com-Ex Manager in all critical business planning and reporting, including developing business intelligence reporting.

• Coordinate with sales team for ad hoc market information (S&T, Competition, territory sizing, etc).

• Participates in key strategic projects to improve our commercial performance such as Pricing excellence, Business cases, tools and software, tenders.

• Own and manage daily CRM ) related activities

• Collaborates with all other business stakeholders to analyse overall performance

Professional Qualifications

• CA(SA)/CIMA or other relevant Finance Degree
• 0-2 years Post Articles experience
• 1-2 years business partnering or management consulting experience advantageous
• Previous Pharma or Medtech industry experience advantageous.
• Excellent numerical skills with an analytical approach to Marketing and the ability to construct fact-based recommendations and business cases
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding
• Strong collaboration skills across functions and cultures
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) – ideally combined with one more language
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills in addition to the ability to engage with different cultures in the SA & SSA region
• Proficient computer skills ( a must) including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Power Bi, Tabular Data Modelling, SQL and Python advantageous.

Personal Qualifications

• Lives up to Coloplast Leadership Principles
• Set high ambitions and challenge your team
• Be open and honest about performance
• Show visible and decisive leadership
• Focus teams on delivering business results
• High integrity and ethical behaviour
• Passionate about Coloplast Mission, Vision and Values
• Quick learner, intellectual capacity with a high degree of common sense, resourcefulness, flexibility, and solution oriented
• Very organized and structured with the ability to successfully manage deadlines as well as handle ambiguity
• Ability to balance needed attention to detail with a pragmatic view on opportunity, impact and feasibility
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with different cultures in the SA & SSA region
• Team player with a strong "customer/service" orientation

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.
Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.
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