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Reporting Analyst (Retail Sales)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

You'll turn messy data into reports managers actually use, for a microlender in Sandton. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in Sandton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts

Must-haves

Careful with sensitive customer data
Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Advanced Excel
Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool

Extra points for

Python with pandas for data wrangling
Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: academic record showing statistics or maths modules, screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed plus certification transcripts.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Sandton; 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

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