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Credit Risk Data Analyst (Lending) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

A healthcare administrator in Durban Central needs dashboards people trust and numbers that add up. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA
Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and data models
Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel

What you need

Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
Advanced Excel
Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them

Helpful, not essential

Python with pandas for data wrangling
Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric
Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit

What's in it for you

Paid cloud and BI certifications
Hybrid work with two office days
Annual bonus tied to company performance
Latest laptop with extra screen

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: academic record showing statistics or maths modules plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Build one public portfolio dashboard on a South African open data set if you have no work samples to share.
Put SQL and your BI tool in the first line of your CV; these are the keywords every data recruiter searches.