Data Analyst

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent

COMPANY:

A large retail chain based in Cape Town.

LOCATION:

Cape Town

WORKING MODEL:

Onsite, 5 days a week, with flexibility.

JOB OVERVIEW:

In the role of Data Analyst, the successful candidate will leverage retail, customer, and marketing data to produce valuable insights, enhance marketing campaigns, and support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate's work will be key in advancing data-driven initiatives within the client's extensive retail environment.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Insights & Analysis: Create reports and interactive dashboards, perform descriptive analysis on retail and customer behaviours, and assess the effectiveness of different projects and initiatives.
• System & Project Delivery: Oversee the implementation of system enhancements and contribute to predictive and prescriptive modelling projects.
• Strategic Recommendations: Apply your analytical expertise to uncover opportunities, provide recommendations for future initiatives, and drive improved business results.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Technical Skills:

• Big Query SQL, Python, or R.
• Above average computer literacy (MS Office, Excel (Advanced), Google Workspace.)
• Data visualisation tools (e.g. Data Studio, Tableau, Power BI.)
• Knowledge of statistics and data modelling.
• Knowledge of Data cleaning and enrichment.
• Knowledge and understanding of POPIA.

Soft Skills:

• Business analysis.
• Problem-solving.
• Business acumen.
• Comfortable working and presenting to all, across the organisation.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Have a creative and curious mind.
• Proactive.
• Can work independently.
• Able to take responsibility and be self-motivated.
• Able to develop ideas and share them clearly (in non-technical terms when required.)
• Able to work within a team.
• Guide, mentor, and share knowledge with the team.
• Will respond in a supportive, patient, and friendly/approachable manner (passionate).

Competencies:

• Devotion to quality.
• Performing under pressure.
• Presenting.
• Structuring.
• Listening Skills.
• Persuasiveness.
• Assertiveness.
• Analysing and forming opinions.
• Creativity.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Degree in Business focusing on Analytical or Commercial subjects (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least five years of experience as an analyst, ideally within a marketing or digital agency environment, specialising in delivering customer insights to influence customer behaviour.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Experience in the retail sector is a plus.

**Please note:** If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.