Sabenza IT

Data Analysts

Sabenza IT  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description


Role:


This is a senior individual
contributor role focused on advanced technical expertise and independent
delivery. The role does not include people management responsibilities.


Core Purpose:


Provide technical, analytical and
strategic insight to support the development of robust data practices,
streamlined processes, and intelligent automation within the corporate Banking team.


Skills and tools:


The ideal candidates will have hands on
experience with:


  • Data

    : Power BI (Fabric), SQL. Data
    bricks, Data Factory.

  • Tech

    : Power Platform (Power
    Automate, Power Apps)

  • AI

    : GPT bases AI agent (Copilot
    studios, Chat GPT AI agents etc).


Key responsibilities

:


  • Design and build scalable data processes

    that extract, transform, and visualise information using
    Power BI/Fabric, Dataflows, Databricks and Data Factory.

  • Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders

    , providing transparent communication and managing expectations
    throughout project lifecycles.

  • Own the report lifecycle

    ,
    including:

  • Applying change control and documentation standards

  • Monitoring and resolving report failures

  • Reviewing usage to ensure reports remain relevant and valuable

    • Comfortable owning solutions

      with
      minimal oversight, including scoping, technical design, development,
      testing and deployment

    • Capture non-strategic data elements manually where required

      , while proactively identifying long-term strategic solutions
      with internal technology teams.

    • Collaborate closely with the Lending Data team

      to source and integrate data from the One Data Platform
      (ODP) and shared lending data infrastructure.

    • Identify data sources not yet in ODP

      , working with the lending team to bring them into the
      strategic data ecosystem.

    • Work with Data Governance

      to
      define and maintain critical data elements for the Real Estate business,
      ensuring accurate recording, monitoring and adherence to data-quality
      standards.


Technical knowledge:


  • SQL:

    Proficient in SQL and
    other query languages used for data extraction and manipulation.

  • Power BI / Fabric:

    Strong
    proficiency in developing data models, reports, dashboards and end-to-end
    Fabric solutions.

  • Power Platform:

    Experience
    with Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Power Apps.

  • Azure Data Tools:

    Practical
    experience with Databricks, Data Factory and related cloud data
    engineering components. Good to have

  • Microsoft Excel:

    Excellent
    working knowledge, including advanced functions and data analysis
    techniques.


Requirements


Skills


  • Analytical Insight:

    Exceptionally
    numerate with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and clearly
    articulate insights that drive business action.

  • Stakeholder Engagement:

    Able
    to quickly distil stakeholder questions into clear analytical requirements
    and deliver timely, actionable outputs in an accessible format.

  • Communication & Influence:

    Excellent
    written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt style and messaging
    for different audiences and stakeholders.

  • Project Management:

    Strong
    ability to self-manage research, design solutions, prioritise work, and
    deliver projects efficiently and independently.

  • Adaptability:

    Willingness and
    ability to rapidly learn new tools, technologies and methodologies.

  • Data Storytelling & Visualisation:

    Ability to design engaging, interactive dashboards and
    outputs that translate data into meaningful stories.


Personal attributes


  • Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

  • Proactive and self-motivated, with the initiative and
    commitment to see projects through to completion.

  • Comfortable working in ambiguity and able to find structure
    within it.

  • Resilient and persistent, willing to iterate and learn from
    setbacks.

  • Dedicated to delivering high-quality work and ensuring
    stakeholders receive information in time to act.

  • Analytical, curious and data-driven, with a natural inclination
    to question assumptions and seek clarity.

  • Relationship-oriented, able to build strong, trusted
    partnerships across the Bank.

  • Demonstrates impeccable attention to detail.

  • Driven by continuous improvement, always looking for ways to
    enhance processes, tools and methods to create efficiencies or generate
    value.


As part of our collaborative & agile
culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Sabenza IT

About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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