Job Title: Senior Data Analyst

Job Type: Contract – Remote

Location: South Africa

Company: UK Clients working through The South Africa Software Development Hub Ltd

Department: Data & Analytics

Reports To: [Head of Data Science / Director of Analytics / CTO]

About Us: SASDH supports UK and European businesses in the resourcing of remote projects. Our customers are forward-thinking and innovative companies committed to harnessing the power of data to drive strategic decisions and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our customer’s team and lead their data analysis efforts

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the collection, cleaning, and analysis of data from various sources to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop and oversee databases, data systems, and data collection processes.
• Interpret data, analyse results using advanced statistical techniques, and provide comprehensive reports.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Collaborate with senior management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Define new process improvement opportunities and lead their implementation.
• Mentor and guide junior data analysts and other team members.
• Work closely with IT and business teams to implement data-driven solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Statistics.
• Extensive experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights.
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools and software (e.g., SQL, Excel, R, (Python – AI/ML libraries), Git and Github, Google Colab, AutoML platforms)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Jupyter notebook) is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Remote working hours.
• Leadership opportunities within the data analysis team.