Data Analyst

What will you do?

Data Preparation:

• Independently acquire data from various data sources and combine & transform data into interpretable datasets, reports, or dashboards.
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques, and extend the company’s data with third-party sources of information when required.
• Independently process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis.

Analysis and Visualization:

• Independently interpret data, analyse results using analytical techniques, and provide reports and/or dashboards.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets and use data to answer key questions about the business.
• Own and maintain dashboards, ongoing reporting, and ad hoc requests from the organization.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work directly with management and other business users to gather requirements, provide status updates, and build relationships.
• Present information using data visualization techniques independently.

What will make you successful in this role?

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, statistics, data or computer science/engineering or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience performing data analytics.
• Strong knowledge of reporting packages, databases, querying, and visualizing/presenting data for stakeholder use.
• Tableau / similar dashboarding and visualisation tools: Intermediate to experienced level beneficial.
• SQL coding / similar analysis for data querying and transformation: Intermediate to experienced level beneficial.
• Cloudera, SAP HANA: Exposure to intermediate level would be beneficial.
• Snowflake / similar cloud platforms: Exposure beneficial.
• Any certifications in the above would be advantageous.
• Business experience in financial services is an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Closing date: 21 March 2025

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