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The Focus Group

Data Analyst (Contract)

The Focus Group

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Intermediate position
  • Kramerville
  • Posted 01 Apr 2026 by The Focus Group
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2636381
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About the position

Our client is seeking a highly experienced, technically versatile Data Analyst who combines deep analytical expertise with strong system design and development skills. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, self-driven, and comfortable operating across data analytics, data engineering, and AI/ML readiness. You will work with complex datasets, modern data platforms, and enterprise database systems to deliver insights, scalable models, and business intelligence solutions.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Conduct deep-dive analysis across large and diverse datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, and business opportunities.
  • Translate business requirements into actionable data insights and analytical solutions.
  • Respond to and manage multiple ad hoc reporting requests with accuracy and clarity.
Data Architecture & Modelling

  • Understand end-to-end data flows from source systems to reporting layers.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data models supporting analytics and reporting.
  • Document methodologies, data logic, and findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
Technical Development & Data Engineering

  • Develop and optimise ETL pipelines and data integrations using modern development practices.
  • Work with enterprise databases such as IBM DB2, Oracle, Netezza (NZ), and SQL Server for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Support AI/ML initiatives by preparing high-quality datasets and contributing to model development.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

  • Liaise with business stakeholders to convert needs into technical specifications and reporting frameworks.
  • Build dashboards and visualisations using Power BI for effective stakeholder reporting.
  • Utilise advanced MS Excel techniques (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros) to support analysis and reporting.
Work Management

  • Manage priorities and deliver high-quality work independently with minimal supervision.
Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years’ experience in data analytics, software development, or systems architecture.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R.
  • Expertise with enterprise databases: DB2, Oracle, Netezza, SQL Server.
  • Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and system design principles.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and data readiness for modelling.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to bridge business and technical contexts.
  • Strong MS Excel skills (advanced formulas, macro/VBA, pivot tables).
  • Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Additional analytics/BI tool experience (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

Desired Skills:

  • Data Architecture
  • Data Modeling
  • IBM DB2
  • Oracle
  • Power BI
  • Python
  • R

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The Focus Group

About the agency

THE FOCUS GROUP was formed in 1989 and has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We are a full service Human Resource Consulting Company, encompassing Black Empowerment joint venture partner Focus Kamoso, and offering a comprehensive range of integrated recruitment, assessment, employee relations, training and development, HR, employee benefit and payroll management services to a wide range of South African, African and international business organisations. Our commitment is to enter into a partnership with you, the Client, which adds value to your business and profit to your bottom line, by tailoring solutions that assist you to • Source, assess and select the best possible human resources. • Design and implement competency based training programmes, which ensure that your employees are capable of delivering the service excellence that your clients demand, and the competitive edge which you seek to maintain. • Create a business environment in which you manage change to your advantage and an organisational climate that allows your team to perform to its maximum potential. • Design employee benefit and remuneration structures which ensure that your people take ownership of your business and which protect you against losing your most valuable resource to your competition. • Implement an employee relations framework that promotes workplace harmony and minimises the occurrence of disruptive legal disputes.

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