Senior Data Analyst Level 1
Derivco eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Software Development · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The Senior Data Analyst will lead complex analytical projects and develop reporting solutions to drive strategic business decisions. They are responsible for identifying trends, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring data quality through governance and automation initiatives.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 4-6 years of experience in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence and a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field. Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools, and analytical programming languages like Python or R is required.
Benefits
Full description
Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that influence business decisions? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, identifying opportunities, and telling compelling stories through data? Join Derivco’s Analytics Team and help drive strategic decision-making through world-class analytics and reporting.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business to transform data into actionable insights. You’ll lead analytical initiatives, develop innovative reporting solutions, and provide expert guidance that enables smarter business decisions.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading complex analytical projects to solve business challenges and support strategic decision-making
- Developing and maintaining dashboards, reports, and visualisations that provide meaningful business insights
- Identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvement areas through advanced data analysis
- Translating complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for business stakeholders
- Partnering with key stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver valuable data-driven solutions
- Driving data quality and governance initiatives to ensure accuracy, consistency, and trust in data
- Identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement through analytics and emerging technologies
- Mentoring and supporting junior analysts while promoting best practices across the team
- Evaluating new analytical tools and technologies to enhance reporting and analytical capabilities
- Using new tools and technology to innovate and deliver quick, accurate insights to stakeholders
- Presenting insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
What We’re Looking For
- 4-6 years’ experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- Advanced SQL skills and strong data analysis experience
- Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modelling, and data governance principles
- Experience using Python, R, or similar analytical tools
- Some experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, or statistical modelling
- Ability to communicate complex data concepts to a variety of stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills
- Curiosity to explore data and creativity in building the right data solutions for stakeholders
- Experience delivering insights that influence business strategy and outcomes
Nice to Have
- Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate or similar analytics certification
- Exposure to AI-driven analytics and automation technologies
- Experience working within Agile environments
- Previous mentoring or leadership experience within an analytics team
Why Derivco?
At Derivco, you’ll have the opportunity to work with large-scale data, solve complex business challenges, and make a real impact across the organisation. Join a collaborative, innovative environment where continuous learning, career growth, and cutting-edge technology are part of everyday life.
Ready to turn data into powerful business insights and shape the future of analytics at Derivco? Apply today!
Closing Date: 27 October 2026
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