Data Analyst

Job Information

• Date Opened 09/29/2026
• Job Type Contract
• Industry Retail
• City Cape Town
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Zip/Postal Code 7100 Job Description

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Job Purpose

To analyse, process and report on financial and operational data in order to provide valuable insights to the business and support informed decision-making.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Objectives

• Perform detailed analysis of data and present information in a clear, accurate and consistent manner to measure operational performance against set objectives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Produce and schedule high-priority recurring and ad-hoc reports to address business requirements and support key initiatives.
• Contribute to improving data quality and assist with the documentation, storage and sharing of operational knowledge and best practices to improve business efficiency.
• Provide analytical support by assessing actual results against budgets and evaluating the feasibility of proposed business strategies.
• Create compliance reports that identify discrepancies against business policies, procedures and controls.
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design and implement data analytics and reporting solutions.
• Facilitate interviews and workshops, where required, to evaluate business processes, workflows and solution requirements.
• Engage with key stakeholders to resolve issues relating to data analysis, audit and controls, data access and reporting.
• Identify trends, patterns and anomalies within data and provide meaningful insights to support business and operational decision-making.

SKILLS

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – proficient
• SAP BusinessObjects
• SQL – desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills
• Presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong client and stakeholder orientation
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Attention to detail

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Analysing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Writing and Reporting
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Following Instructions and Procedures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Statistics or a related field
• 3+years' relevant data analytics experience, with specific exposure to business process reporting
• At least 2 years' experience in report development and data-driven solutions
• Exposure to SAP BusinessObjects or other Business Intelligence and reporting tools
• Experience analysing and interpreting financial and operational data
• Desirable: At least 1 year of experience in business process mapping