Data Analysis jobs in South Africa

What Will Make You Successful In The Role

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare information to evaluate business performance and to support strategic business decisions.

What Will You Do

• Work with various stakeholders to develop methodologies and comprehensive reports to improve operational requirements.
• Compile and submit data from external systems to Head office.
• Manage, validate, and review financial data to provide business intelligence and information to divisional heads for Board and operational meetings.
• Collate and report regulatory and statutory data to Head Office monthly and quarterly.
• Input budgets annually and engage with business to re-forecast budgets.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure a high quality of financial reporting.
• Assist management with Adhoc financial projects and audit requests.

Qualifications And Experience

• Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Intermediate Excel knowledge
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial support position.
• Knowledge of data analysis
• Knowledge of reporting of financial systems

Knowledge And Skills

• Analytical skills: ability to take large volumes of data, gather information, analyze, solve problems, find efficient ways to complete tasks, and make decisions.
• Numeracy Skills: understanding relationships between numbers, visual perception of information, interpreting mathematical information, understanding trends, calculation skills, working with graphical information, measurement.
• Ability to interpret financial, statistical, and operational data.
• Ability to manage new ideas and creative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent English communication & writing skills.
• Strong relationship, negotiating, and networking skills.
• Ability to influence.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Drives results
• Collaborates
• Client focus
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation

Who We Are

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities.

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!