Are you an experienced data professional ready to take the lead in reporting and analytics? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic insurance company that is committed to innovation, client centricity, and delivering unique solutions for the South African market. As a Senior Data Analyst, you will lead the reporting and data analysis team, ensuring high data quality, actionable insights, and robust reporting frameworks. If you excel at turning complex data into strategic business value, this role is for you.
As the Senior Data Analyst, you will act as the team lead for the reporting and data analysis function. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, maintaining and enhancing dashboards, and ensuring the integrity of enterprise-wide data models. This role requires close collaboration with Data Engineers, business stakeholders, and fellow analysts to drive data accuracy, efficiency, and impactful insights.
- Maintain and enhance existing reports and dashboards to ensure continued accuracy and relevance.
- Translate business needs into report specifications and data requirements.
- Design and write advanced SQL queries across normalized and star-schema databases.
- Develop and maintain Power BI semantic models and reports (including embedded models).
- Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure optimal data architecture and pipeline integrity.
- Validate data across layers (bronze, silver, gold) to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Lead the implementation of data security rules, including Row-Level Security.
- Create and maintain exception-based reports and trend visualizations.
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training to business users.
| Required Skills and Qualifications |
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data analysis or BI reporting roles.
- Proficiency in SQL and DAX (Power BI).
- Strong experience in designing and maintaining data models and reporting environments.
- Familiarity with modern data platforms and concepts (e.g., data lakes, CI/CD, and data warehousing).
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric is an advantage.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, Power Query, and data reconciliation.
- Proven experience in business rule documentation and data quality validation.
- Previous experience in the insurance industry is a plus.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
- Initiative-driven with the ability to work independently.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competitive market-related salary.
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a reporting and analytics team.
- Exposure to modern data platforms and enterprise data practices.
- Professional growth and leadership development.
- A collaborative, innovative, and client-focused workplace.
- Flexibility with hybrid working options (Gauteng or Cape Town).
- Submit your CV online in absolute confidence, ensuring all your contact details are included, such as:
- Mobile number
- Personal email address
- Alternatively, contact us directly for an informal discussion about the role.
Important Note:
If you are not contacted within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we may reach out regarding similar vacancies in the future.
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| Confidentiality Statement |
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Once you apply, our team will review your qualifications and, if there’s a potential fit, we’ll reach out to you for a preliminary discussion. Should your profile align with the client’s needs, we’ll guide you through the interview process and provide support every step of the way.
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