Associate Data Analyst (Re-Run) at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

Output/Core Tasks:

• SBI Business Solutions team in compiling reports, communicate changes and responding to enquiries. Responsibilities include the initiation, co-ordination and management of changes to the data, as needed, and the quality assurance of the data.
• The position is multi-disciplined and taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering on commitment is key to success in this position.

Data Preparation: 

• Assist in acquiring data from various sources and transforming it into interpretable datasets under supervision. 
• Support in assessing the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques. 
• Participate in processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis. 
• Assist in data profiling of data contained in source systems under guidance. 

Analysis and Visualization: 

• Support in interpreting data and analysing results using analytical techniques, under supervision. 
• Assist in identifying trends or patterns in data sets and providing reports or dashboards. 
• Assist in maintaining dashboards, ongoing reporting, and ad hoc requests from the organization under supervision. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Collaborate with team members and other business users to gather requirements and provide status updates. 
• Support in presenting information using data visualization techniques under guidance.

What will make you successful in this role?

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, statistics, data or computer science/engineering or equivalent. 
• 1-2 years practical experience or internship in analytics, data visualization, or reporting. 

Experience and skills

• A technical (systems) mindset
• Quality and accuracy orientation
• Able to work in a complex business (and data) environment 
• Adaptable and flexible to change
• High energy levels and action orientation
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, add-ins)
• Basic knowledge of Query Tools (e.g. Interactive reporting, MS Access, Power Pivot, MS Excel, Business Objects)

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Effective elicitation of requirements 
• Excel experience (pivot tables, vlookup, index-match etc.)
• Agile environment experience (Jira & Way of work)
• SQL / Cloudera experience (or other BI tools) would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail
• Innovative and conceptual thinking
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Results driven

Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2026