Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo analyse and provide expert advice with regards to data analytics in order to achieve business objectives.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tRelevant Bachelor’s Degree\/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related qualification AND 8 – 10 years’ experience within a Data Analytics environment, of which 3 – 4 years at a junior specialist level.<\/p>\n
Alternative #<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years related experience within a Data Analytics environment, of which 3 – 4 years at a junior specialist level.<\/p>\n
Minimum Functional Requirements<\/p>\n
\tAdvanced experience in Data Engineering \/ Business Data Intelligence
\n\tExpert technical expertise regarding the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, with the ability to create Data pipelines or Datasets as inputs to ML models.\u00a0
\n\tAdvanced applied knowledge of, and experience with, Data tools and platforms (SQL with SSIS and SSAS experience or equivalent, etc.)
\n\tExpert applied knowledge of Data Engineering, Data Lineage
\n\tAdvanced applied knowledge and experience with Mathematics and\/or Statistics<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures and associated areas practice.
\n\tConduct assessments and use information to advise, make recommendations and facilitate improvement.
\n\tConstantly monitor the integrity and quality of data and processes to identify deficiencies and facilitate improvement.
\n\tContribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
\n\tDevelop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
\n\tDraw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
\n\tIntegrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
\n\tNote potential problems and obstacles, accumulate supporting data and initiate actions to prevent or overcome predicted problems as may be identified.
\n\tOptimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
\n\tPlan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, best practice implementation solutions.
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
\n\tResearch and support workable recommendations\/solutions that meet business needs through information analysis.
\n\tReview the effectiveness of related approaches and methodologies by conducting research, and best practice benchmarking initiatives.
\n\tTranslate top-down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
\n\tUndertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and \/ or recommendations for business issues.
\n\tAcquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
\n\tPerform complex \/ advanced business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.
\n\tDesign, develop and test complex \/ advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.
\n\tIdentify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex \/ advance data sets, based on data findings.
\n\tEnsure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.
\n\tAnalyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision making of research, senior management, member companies and internal departments.
\n\tAssist in the filtering and ‘cleaning’ of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
\n\tAcquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.
\n\tBuilds and manage\/maintain database to house data collected from various sources.
\n\tConducts analysis, summarizes key findings and trends, and produces data sheets, graphics and presentations.
\n\tCommunicate the results of their analysis and findings by using basic complex \/advance visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.
\n\t\u00a0Gathers data from multiple sources and assimilates into meaningful inputs for databases.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and\/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
\n\tProvide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
\n\tParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
\n\tProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tAccountability
\n\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tAttention to Detail
\n\tCommitment to Continuous Learning
\n\tConceptual Ability
\n\tExpertise I Context
\n\tOrganisational Awareness
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis
\n\tRespect
\n\tTrust
\n\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tHonesty and Integrity<\/p>\n
Technical Competencies<\/p>\n
\tBusiness Knowledge
\n\tData Analytics
\n\tCreative and Innovative thinking
\n\tEfficiency improvement
\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures
\n\tKnowledge Management
\n\tStatistical and Mathematical Analysis
\n\tSystem Thinking
\n\tPolicy Development
\n\tReporting
\n\tComputer Literacy<\/p>\n
Deadline:6th March,2026<\/p>\n
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