Credit Risk Data Analyst (Lending)

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time IT & Software
R49 250 – R67 750/month
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Job Description

A retail chain analytics team in Sandton 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 site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

  • Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
  • Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA
  • Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
  • Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
  • Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel

You'll need

  • Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field
  • Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
  • Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
  • Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them

Extra points for

  • Python with pandas for data wrangling
  • Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric
  • Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certification transcripts plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • Show a before-and-after, like "replaced a 6-hour manual report with an automatic daily dashboard".
  • Build one public portfolio dashboard on a South African open data set if you have no work samples to share.

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Job details
SalaryR49 250 – R67 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience5+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date27 October 2026
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