📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWiqbusiness South Africa is actively recruiting for a Data Analyst (Data Enablement, Governance & Insights) position in Johannesburg. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 4 - 8 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Data / Business / Analysis / Ai • Location Preference: in Johannesburg
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Data Analyst (Data Enablement, Governance & Insights) position is an important role within the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Data / Business / Analysis / Ai offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Data Analyst (Data Enablement, Governance & Insights) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 4 - 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Vacancy DetailsEmployer: iqbusiness South Africa
We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to help organisations make better decisions through trusted data, meaningful insights and effective governance practices. This role combines data analysis, data enablement, reporting and governance, while requiring a solid understanding of modern data platforms, data engineering concepts and AI-enabled tools. The successful candidate will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse data, improve data quality, and deliver actionable insights through reporting and analytics solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesData analysis and insightsAnalyse data to identify trends, patterns and business opportunities. Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations. Define and monitor KPIs, measures and business metrics. Perform root cause analysis and data validation activities. Data enablement and governancePromote data quality, governance standards and best practices. Maintain data dictionaries, business glossaries and source-to-target mappings. Support data lineage, metadata management and reporting standards. Identify and remediate data quality issues with relevant stakeholders. Ensure compliance with data governance and information management principles. Requirements and stakeholder engagementGather, document and validate business, data and reporting requirements. Facilitate engagement between business and technical teams. Create functional specifications and data-related documentation. Support testing, user acceptance activities and solution adoption. Business intelligence and reporting Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and visualisations. Translate business requirements into meaningful BI solutions. Perform report validation and quality assurance. Support self-service reporting and data literacy initiatives. Technical data capabilityUse SQL to extract, transform and validate data. Understand data models, warehouses, lakes and modern cloud platforms. Collaborate with Data Engineers, Architects and BI teams. Support data integration, transformation and analytical solution delivery. AI and Modern tooling Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve analysis, documentation and productivity. Apply responsible AI practices and validate AI-generated outputs. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, analytics and AI trends. Identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through modern data and AI capabilities. Qualifications Relevant Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification in data, stats, IT or computer science. AdvantageousPower BI Certification. Azure, AWS or Cloud-related certifications. Data Governance, Data Management or Business Analysis certifications. AI, Analytics or Data-related certifications. Experience 4-8 years' experience within Data Analytics, BI, Data Management or related disciplines. Proven experience analysing data and delivering business insights. Experience gathering and documenting requirements. Experience with data quality, governance and reporting practices. Strong SQL and data analysis capability. Experience with Power BI or similar BI platforms. Exposure to cloud-based data environments and modern data platforms. Exposure to AI-enabled tools and modern analytics solutions advantageous. Tool and Skills SQLPower BI (or similar BI platform)Data Analysis & Data ProfilingData Quality & GovernanceData Modelling ConceptsData Warehousing ConceptsAzure and/or AWS ExposurePython (advantageous)Generative AI & Modern Productivity Tools
Please NoteAs all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals
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