Data Analyst (DAIX)

Overview

Reference
DAIX

Salary
ZAR/annum + 0

Job Location
-- South Africa

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
21 April 2026

Closing date
21 May 2026 21:59


Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Data Acquisition, Cleaning & Storage

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines (ETL/ELT) from multiple data sources.
  • Implement data cleaning, standardisation, deduplication, and enrichment processes.
  • Establish and monitor data quality frameworks (completeness, accuracy, timeliness).
  • Ensure secure data storage and enforce access controls in line with governance standards.

2. Data Warehouse & Data Modelling

  • Design and implement scalable Data Warehouse and/or lakehouse architectures.
  • Develop dimensional data models (fact and dimension tables) and curated data marts.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation including data dictionaries, lineage, and pipeline runbooks.
  • Optimise data performance and cost efficiency (e.g., indexing, partitioning, query tuning).

3. Pricing Strategy Automation

  • Build and maintain pricing analytics frameworks, including pricing structures, discount models, and margin analysis.
  • Develop automated pricing recommendations using rule-based and statistical methods (e.g., regression, clustering).
  • Implement workflows for approvals, audit trails, and exception handling.
  • Monitor and refine pricing performance using key metrics such as margin, revenue, and win rates.

4. Analytics, Reporting & Decision Support

  • Develop dashboards and reports for business stakeholders (e.g., margin performance, utilisation, pipeline tracking).
  • Translate business requirements into analytical solutions and actionable insights.
  • Enable self-service analytics through well-defined semantic layers and standardised KPIs.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration & Data Governance

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and KPIs.
  • Establish and enforce data governance practices, including naming conventions and access controls.
  • Support analytics roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 4–7+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or a related role.
  • Proven experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and data warehouse solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in pricing, commercial analytics, or revenue optimisation.

Advantageous

  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
  • Experience with experimentation (A/B testing), forecasting, or optimisation techniques.
  • Exposure to CRM/ERP systems and master data management (MDM).
  • Experience with data observability tools and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Skills and Knowledge

Technical Skills

  • Strong proficiency in SQL and data modelling techniques.
  • Experience with ETL/ELT tools and modern data platforms (e.g., cloud data warehouses).
  • Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R for analytics.
  • Knowledge of statistical modelling techniques (regression, clustering, forecasting).

Analytical & Business Skills

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
  • Understanding of pricing strategies, margin optimisation, and commercial dynamics.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and governance.
  • Self-driven with the ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end solutions.


Contact information

Hridhaya