Data Analyst at Hollard Insurance

Job Advert Summary    

• The strategic pricing and product team provides technical support to the business in terms of pricing and product design, client engagement and risk management. The growth of the business has necessitated the strengthening of the team. To that end HGR is looking to appoint a Data Analyst, based in Cape Town.

KEY OUTPUTS:

The role is multi-disciplinary with the following key deliverables:

• Contribute to the enhancement of the data management philosophy and processes within the operations area
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including actuarial, operations, and IT for optimal data usage
• Work closely with business units to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable insights
• Develop and maintain appropriate tools for monitoring business processes and performance
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to the group insurance industry
• Extract meaningful insights to guide business strategies and decision-making processes
• Create visually compelling dashboards and reports to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders
• Effectively communicate technical, complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Provide support on strategic business initiatives as determined by Hollard Group Risk’s business strategy
• Collaborate with the actuarial team to enhance pricing models and optimise risk management strategies
• Design and develop predictive models to assess risk, triage claims and detect fraud
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in data science to continuously improve models and dashboards

Required Knowledge and Experience    

• Knowledge of data visualisation tools, preferably PowerBI
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, and data manipulation techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A self-managed individual
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and make decisions
• Ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Educational Requirements    

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience in a data science/analytics role will be advantageous
• Group insurance knowledge will be advantageous
• Proficient in Excel and programing languages such as R and SQL

Deadline:2nd September,2025