• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A Diploma or other certifications can be viable alternatives. (Based on Experience)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Data Analytics or a related role.
• This experience should include demonstrated proficiency in:
• Data manipulation
• Statistical analysis, and
• Data visualization tools.
• Understanding of the local government sector (Essential)
• Knowledge of:
• Excel, SPSS, R, Python

Data Analysis:

• Drive and support data analysis initiatives based on the processed data (information) and generation of insights. This entails:

Assigning Meaning:

• Establishing what the numbers represent and how they relate to each other.

Identifying Patterns and Trends:

• Analyzing the data to see if there are any recurring patterns, shifts, or relationships that provide insights.

Drawing Conclusions:

• Using the insights gained from data interpretation to formulate conclusions, which can be used to inform decision-making or further research.

Actionable Insights:

• Use the interpreted data to generate actionable insights that can be used to improve processes, make better decisions, or inform future research.

Methods:

• Utilize various statistical and logical techniques, including descriptive statistics to conduct the analysis.

Tools:

• Employ various software and tools, such as Excel, SPSS, R, Python, and specialized data analysis software to conduct the analysis.

Reports:

• To present data in tables and charts, summarizing key findings.

Visualizations:

• Use graphs, charts, and other visual representations to compare the datasets, identify relationships, discover hidden insights and to communicate data effectively.
• Visualizations can be used to compare datasets, identify relationships, and discover hidden insights.

Actionable recommendations:

• Develop suggestions for improvement or changes based on the analysis.

Presentation:

• Convey the results to the target audience

Municipal Briefs etc.:  

• Compile regular electronic updates for municipalities on critical areas of law, policy, facts and data affecting the sector.

• Support the coordination of development of the unit’s applications including the Municipal Barometer, Municipal Violence Incident Dashboard, Municipal Capabilities Index Dashboard etc.

• Drive / support dissemination of the results to The Company and municipalities to facilitate informed decision-making and strategies based on data driven insights

• Support building of relationships, fostering communication, and ensuring stakeholders are informed, consulted, and possibly collaborating.
• The Data Analyst is expected to interact and engage with internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of his/her duties such as:
• The Company Officials: all different categories of The Company officials
• Municipalities: all different categories of municipal officials
• Data providers: Sector departments, private sector, municipalities etc.