Introduction
Picup, a last-mile delivery and technology-focused company, powered by a scalable crowd-sourced driver network is seeking an experienced Data Analyst with geospatial expertise to drive our data-driven initiatives and optimize last-mile delivery operations.
This role combines advanced analytics capabilities with spatial intelligence to deliver strategic insights, working directly with Senior Management and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and business growth.
Duties
Strategic Analytics & Reporting:
● Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions for business stakeholders.
● Present strategic insights to senior and executive stakeholders.
● Design and implement KPI tracking systems to monitor operational performance.
● Conduct advanced statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and optimization opportunities.
● Develop models for demand forecasting, driver planning, resource allocation and risks.
● Design and lead data-driven decision-making initiatives across the organization.
Geospatial Analysis:
● Analyze spatial patterns in customer distribution and delivery performance metrics.
● Integrate location-based data with business intelligence to provide operational insights.
● Use data analytics and geospatial tools to support strategic planning and expansion.
Stakeholder Management & Requirements Gathering:
● Gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
● Partner with cross-functional teams to identify analytical needs and deliver actionable insights.
● Present complex analytical findings to diverse audiences.
● Drive adoption of data-driven best practices across the organization.
● Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Technical Implementation & Data Management:
● Design and maintain robust data storage solutions, data pipelines and analytics platforms.
● Develop automated data processing, reporting and self-serve analytics solutions.
● Ensure compliance with data governance standards and privacy regulations.
● Ensure high level of data quality and integrity across all analytical outputs.
● Integrate multiple data sources to create comprehensive analytical datasets.
● Optimize database performance and analytical query efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
● National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Matric
● BSc degree in Data Science, Geospatial Science, Geography, or related field.
● 5-7 years experience in data analytics and business intelligence
● 2-3 years experience in geospatial analysis and location intelligence
● Experience with a combination of Supply Chain / Logistics and Startup Technology related businesses would be advantageous
Technical Skills:
● Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets - Advanced
● SQL(Structured Query Language) - Advanced
● Python with geospatial libraries (GeoPandas, Shapely) - Advanced
● Data Warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery) - Intermediate
● Data visualization tools (Looker Studio / Tableau / Power BI) - Intermediate
● Geospatial Tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) - Basic
● Web mapping tools (Leaflet, MapBox) - Basic
● Database Management: Experience with both relational and geospatial databases
Work Location: In person
