Data Analyst - Umbilo, Durban

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate data from multiple sources
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions
• Support decision-making with data-driven insights and recommendations
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand reporting needs
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity
• Automate recurring reports and analytical processes where possible

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in SQL
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis and data modelling
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to non-technical audiences

Technical Skills

• SQL
• Excel
• Power BI
• Data warehouses

Nice to Have

• Experience in security industry
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Amazon web services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail
• Curious and insight-driven mindset
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively