Data Analyst - Johannesburg, South Africa - Network Contracting

Network Contracting

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

About the position:

Primary responsibilities for the job include:

Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Filter and "clean" data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
Writing SQL queries to verify the completeness and integrity of data
Executing other data activities such as data compilation, data conversion, data cleaning, string manipulation
Turn data into visual representations using Power BI or SSRS
Develop customized reports from databases to extract and collect data according to client or management needs
Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Generate metrics and develop actionable recommendations
Present data in a way that is most meaningful and readily accessible to the business
Collaborate with end users to gather report requirements and ensure proper testing and validation
Provide support to end users on standardized and ad hoc reports
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
Design and develop complex analytical reports, including trend and dashboard reports

Requirements:

BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics
A minimum of 3 years

- experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst

Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, or ETL frameworks)
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

I can be reached at the detail below.

Thank you,