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Data Analyst Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Data Analyst
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Data Analyst
Recruiter:
Akhile Management and Consulting
Job Ref:
Data Analyst 001
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary:
Market related
SUMMARY:
At Akhile, we are a dynamic team dedicated to developing world-class solutions for local challenges and making a tangible impact on the improvement of government. We are a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, and we believe in using data to solve meaningful problems.
POSITION INFO:
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a top-performing Data Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will leverage data to drive strategic business decisions and gain practical experience with cutting-edge data practices. This is a chance to grow your skills while contributing to projects that matter.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that inform business strategy.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders effectively.
- Manage and optimize data pipelines to ensure the integrity and availability of data for analysis.
- Work closely with developer teams to support data integration and automation processes.
- Utilize Azure cloud services for efficient data storage, processing, and analysis.
- Employ statistical tools and programming languages like R and Python to conduct complex analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of predictive models and algorithms.
- Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences.
- Ensure all data practices comply with company policies and industry standards for security and integrity.
- A completed Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a postgraduate program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong programming proficiency in Python and R.
- A solid understanding of basic data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to various stakeholders in an understandable way.
- Previous internship or project experience in data analysis or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with cloud services, specifically Azure.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- A foundational understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
Technical Collaboration:
- Manage and optimize data pipelines to ensure the integrity and availability of data for analysis.
- Work closely with developer teams to support data integration and automation processes.
- Utilize Azure cloud services for efficient data storage, processing, and analysis.
- Employ statistical tools and programming languages like R and Python to conduct complex analyses.
Strategy & Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of predictive models and algorithms.
- Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences.
- Ensure all data practices comply with company policies and industry standards for security and integrity.
What You''''''''ll Bring (Qualifications & Skills)
Required:
- A completed Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a postgraduate program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong programming proficiency in Python and R.
- A solid understanding of basic data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to various stakeholders in an understandable way.
Preferred (Bonus Points):
- Previous internship or project experience in data analysis or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with cloud services, specifically Azure.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- A foundational understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
What we Offer:
- A competitive market-related salary and benefits package.
- An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and impactful team focused on innovation.
- Valuable exposure to cutting-edge data practices in a forward-thinking organisation.