TRAFFIC Western Cape

Senior Data Analyst

Rhodes University

Job Description

My client a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join their growing team. This role focuses on enabling data-driven decision making, improving data structures, and supporting business reporting across the organisation. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self directed individual with strong analytical ability, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities
  • Analyse and maintain an understanding of the SQL Server data environment, including data structures and flows.
  • Develop and maintain data documentation, including data dictionaries.
  • Translate business reporting requirements into data solutions.
  • Write and optimise SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
  • Build and maintain Excel based reports and dashboards.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis to support business decision making.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to data structures and performance.
  • Support testing, validation, and data quality processes.
  • Assist business users with data and reporting queries.
  • All other tasks related to the role.
Minimum Requirements
  • Degree in a relevant quantitative field (Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Finance).
  • 8-10 years' experience in a similar data analysis role.
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Experience documenting data architectures, data models, or data dictionaries.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain Excel based reports and dashboards.
  • Strong communication skills in English with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non technical business stakeholders.
  • Own reliable transport.
Advantageous
  • Experience with data modelling or database optimisation.
  • Exposure to Power BI or similar tools.
  • Python experience.
  • Familiarity with Agile / Scrum delivery practices.
  • Experience in fintech, payments or financial services.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R33,345/month
R24,372 to R47,360/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing
Common Technologies
IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Viya Stata COMCON DataFriend DATAN Merlin Fastab Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Apian SurveyPro Database software

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