Role Purpose
The purpose of the Data Analyst II is to contribute to the organization's data analytics capabilities by leveraging data assets to derive actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. The role collaborates cross-functionally to conduct thorough analyses, identify trends, and provide valuable recommendations to support business objectives. The role plays a key part in translating data insights into meaningful outcomes and fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.
Role Description
- Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within datasets.
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Utilize statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and predictive modelling to derive actionable insights.
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Collaborate with stakeholders and the leadership team to define the long-term data strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide analytical support for key projects
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Work closely with business stakeholders to understand analysis requirements, hypotheses, and questions, proposing scalable data-led solutions.
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Manage data collection and application of analytical techniques, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectives.
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Define and write intricate business requirements to transform data into actionable insights and graphical representations.
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Develop and implement data models and algorithms to support business objectives and initiatives.
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Design, code, test, document, and support applications consistent with business requirements, overseeing post-implementation reviews.
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Develop comprehensive dashboards and reports, presenting analytical findings using data visualization techniques to facilitate decision-making tied to enterprise goals.
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Support business managers in integrating and embedding data to unlock strategic insights.
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Identify and mitigate data challenges, deploying appropriate solutions to ensure data quality and integrity.
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Define data quality standards and monitor performance of data structures and models.
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Plan and prioritize data projects across various analytics domains, considering business and technical trade-offs.
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Provide support for complex problems or enhancements of dashboards, presentations, or reports, leveraging expertise and creativity.
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Act as a knowledgeable resource, sharing updated knowledge and best practices with teams and cross-functional partners for continual optimization of analytical processes and designs.
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Lead smaller-scale analysis projects independently, from data collection to presentation of insights.
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Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on analytical methodologies and best practices.
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Continuously explore and adopt new data analysis tools and techniques to enhance analytical capabilities.
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Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field (essential).
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+5 years' experience in a data analysis role or related field, demonstrating proficiency in advanced data analysis techniques (essential).
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Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analysis toolkits (essential).
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Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) (preferred).
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Ability to lead and manage analysis projects independently.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Key Competencies and Work Ethic
- Critical thinker and highly numerate - Collects, organises and assimilates disparate, multiple and complex pieces of data to draw sound conclusions and arrive at optimal solutions. Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue is part of a larger system.
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Knows how to go deep to the very core of the problem and transform its essence into data that can be presented and discussed.
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Passion and excitement for data, new technologies and solutions and its range of possibilities, applications and value for the business and customers.
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High level of self-motivation and drive to meet and exceed on goals and expectations and engage and energise others to deliver on expectations. Comfortable taking decisions and dealing with a range of problem-solving challenges independently.
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Leadership skills - Naturally able to lead and direct others and establish trust-based relationships. Coaches and mentors' others to deliver end-to-end business solutions in a collaborative and professional manner.
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Detailed, organised and quality focused – Has an affinity for detail, structure and efficiency, balancing planning and execution. Able to coordinate and manage resources to deliver solutions within quality standards. Comfortable taking independent action and guides others to enable delivery.
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Strong communicator and presenter - Inspires commitment. Able to confidently explain and simply complex technical concepts and their real-world advantages/disadvantages to a diverse business audience. Compiles visual reports that tells a concise, compelling story and knows how to choose communication methods that suits the problem being solved.
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Collaborative partner - Works effectively across functions and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Builds credibility quickly and establishes collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Handles challenges / conflict constructively, optimally leveraging networks to obtain business goals.
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Ability to work under pressure and under tight time constraints, efficiently prioritising workloads, balancing multiple and competing priorities and managing time effectively in a high-volume, fast-moving environment. Enjoys challenging work and has proven ability to effectively adapt to and manage change.
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Is curious and open to learning - Finds agile and rapid ways of answering business questions and implementing solutions fast. Plays an integral role in building Shoprite's data analytics muscle, constantly finding ways to leverage opportunities.
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Business acumen - Understands how data can be leveraged within business, knows what the key issues and risks are that drives success; and how they impact on commercial viability and profitability.
Our Group and all its operating companies is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
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