Senior Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst

Job Type: Contract – Remote

Location: South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the collection, cleaning, and analysis of data from various sources to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop and oversee databases, data systems, and data collection processes.
• Interpret data, analyse results using advanced statistical techniques, and provide comprehensive reports.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Collaborate with senior management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Define new process improvement opportunities and lead their implementation.
• Mentor and guide junior data analysts and other team members.
• Work closely with IT and business teams to implement data-driven solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Statistics.
• Extensive experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights.
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools and software (e.g., SQL, Excel, R, (Python – AI/ML libraries), Git and Github, Google Colab, AutoML platforms)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Jupyter notebook) is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Remote working hours.
• Leadership opportunities within the data analysis team.