Data Analyst

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results. This role is individually accountable for performing data extraction, manipulation and descriptive/exploratory data analysis Additionally, developing and implementing adhoc and regular reports and dashboards.# Responsibilities ROLE DESCRIPTION • Extracts data from various internal and external sources. • Performs data manipulation and descriptive/ exploratory data analysis • Performs data quality checks and validates results • Analyses data to support business requirements • Liaises with data delivery teams • Should be able to work without supervision for repetitive functions but requires supervision for more complex tasks. • Builds dashboards and reports to help answer business questions • Interprets and analyses data and presents internally • Accepts and lives the company values. • Accountable for service delivery through own efforts. • Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results. • Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality. • Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills. Data Analysis Extracts data from various internal and external sources. Performs data manipulation and descriptive/ exploratory data analysis Performs data quality checks and validates results Analyses data to support business requirements Liaises with data delivery teams Business Requirements IdentificationCollect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals, in order to garner the "why" of the requirements and the benefits of such requirements. Data Exploration & ManipulationConduct research and select relevant information to enable testing, experimental adjustustment and analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools, to perform data manipulation and descriptive data analysis. Advanced AnalyticsSupport interpretation of advanced analytics data, using specialized software tools and functionalities to support business requirements. Performance Improvement through Business IntelligenceMake recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy by performing root cause analyses. Insights and ReportingContribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. Builds dashboards and reports to help answer business questions.Interprets and analyses data and presents internally Data ArchitectureConsult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy. Data Collection and AnalysisCollate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. Personal Capability BuildingDevelop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.Maintain an understanding of relevant industry best practices, business acumen, and broadening of individual skills such as presentation, communication and visualisation, through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.Should be able to work without supervision for repetitive functions but requires supervision for more complex tasks.Accepts and lives the company values.Accountable for service delivery through own efforts.Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills. Skills Action Planning, Application Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Programming, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gap Analysis, IT Network Security, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Policies & Procedures, R Programming, SAS Program, Structured Query Language (SQL), User Requirements Documentation Competencies Action Oriented Collaborates Cultivates Innovation Customer Focus Drives Engagement Drives Results Manages Ambiguity Manages Complexity Education NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent Closing Date 05 May 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.