My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis
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All applicants need to be fully vaccinated
Responsibilities
- Analysis and conversion of business requirements into technical specifications
- Data exploration and analysis
- Data modelling and ETL capabilities
- Proficiency in at least two or more of the below data management domains: master data management, data quality management, reference data management, metadata management, data integration (streaming or API development)
- Development, testing, and implementation of data solutions
- Reporting and data visualization capabilities
- Solve complex data modelling and workload complications
- Manage and interact with clients and business stakeholders
- Translate technical concepts into business understanding and value
- Proficiency in at least two or more of the below tools
- SQL Server, SSIS, NiFi, Python, Spark, SAP Analytics, SSAS
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum Qualifications
- BSc Computer Science, BSc Honours Computer Science, BSC Maths Statistics, BEng (all disciplines), BCom (Informatics preferred). Or if direct entry proven experience in data & analytics and other relevant any qualifications (e.g., certifications in analytics technology platforms and techniques)
- Desired Qualifications
- Certifications or Advanced degrees in Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, and technology specific certifications
- Desired Experience
- 3+ years’ relevant work experience
Competencies
- Technical Competencies
- Demonstrated project management skill
- Consulting skills
- Experience in drafting and presenting to clients
- Good report writing skills
- Sound financial knowledge and understanding
- Business acumen
- Business Analysis (including business process mapping)
- Data Modelling
- Data Management
- Data Engineering (extractions, transformations, loading patterns)
- Behavioral Competencies
- Continuous learning mindset
- Curiosity
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Consistently delivers high quality work
- Ability to meet deadlines (reliable and dependable)
- Able to Multi-task
- Proven application of providing guidance to junior members of the project team
- Demonstrates readiness to take decisions
- Displays initiative and takes accountability for delivery of own work
- Supervises and monitors adherence to deadlines for self
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities as per their urgency and importance
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review
Desired Skills:
- SQL
- SSIS
- SSRS
- Data Analysis
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Grade 12 / Matric