Data Analyst : Africa Division at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The purpose of the Data Analyst role is to utilize organizational data assets to uncover actionable insights and trends, facilitating informed decision-making within the business.
• Operating within cross-functional teams, Data Analysts undertake a range of intricate data analytics projects, including modelling and scenario framing, aimed at addressing analytical challenges. By employing experimental design approaches and validating findings, they present comprehensive reports and metrics in easily understandable terms, fostering a data-driven culture across the organization.

Job Objectives    

• Collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend and delineate analysis requirements, hypotheses, and questions, proposing data-driven solutions tailored to business needs.
• Partner with business, technology, and development teams to determine optimal data sources and analytical techniques for extracting pertinent business insights.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable insights through the transformation of data into visual formats and reports.
• Design, code, test, and document applications in alignment with established business specifications, participating in post-implementation reviews for continuous improvement.
• Develop and disseminate insightful dashboards, reports, and analytical findings, offering recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Address intricate data queries from stakeholders, resolving issues and facilitating integration of findings to unlock valuable insights.
• Conduct thorough validation of datasets and reports, proactively addressing data integrity issues and discrepancies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials, ensuring consistency in language and definitions.
• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from diverse sources, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Support data repository maintenance and database management to uphold data quality standards.
• Perform basic data analysis tasks using SQL, Python, and Excel to extract insights from datasets.
• Assist in conducting data quality checks and data validation processes to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Aid senior analysts in generating reports and visualizations to communicate analytical findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of basic data visualizations and dashboards.
• Assist in maintaining documentation related to datasets and analysis processes.
• Contribute to ad-hoc analysis projects and tasks as assigned by senior team members.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics.

Qualifications    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field (essential).

Experience    

• 2 years’ experience in a data analysis role or relevant internship experience (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, and data analysis tools (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills    

• Proficiency in MS Office 365 with Excel skills (essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about data analysis methodologies and techniques.

Closing Date    

• 2026/02/05