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Johannesburg: Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid) posted by Datafin

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Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid)IT – Analyst, Data Management
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg seeks a strategic-thinking Data Analyst who will enhance its internal analytical capacity, support strategic insights, and ensure high-quality data governance and use across the organisation and network. You will help strengthen the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making and programme adaptation. Applicants must possess a Bachelors Degree in Education/Psychology/Economics or Social Sciences or related field with at least 2 years of experience in Data Analysis, Data Science, or similar fields, provided the candidate can conceptualise and execute research/statistical analysis independently. You will require strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, or SPSS), experience with data visualisation tools e.g., Power BI, Tableau, demonstrated ability to design and implement rapid experiments & the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
DUTIES:
  • Data Analysis and Insights Generation.
  • Support Organisational Learning and Adaptive Strategy.
  • Co-develop Research and Evaluation Agenda.
  • Data Governance and Quality Assurance.
  • External Engagement and Knowledge Sharing.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
  • A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education, Psychology, Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health or a related field, with a Masters preferred.
Experience/Skills
  • At least 2 years of experience in Data Analysis, Data Science, or related fields, provided the candidate can conceptualise and execute research/statistical analysis independently.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, or SPSS).
  • A strong working and theoretical knowledge of statistical principles, ideally relating to designing and running randomised control trials.
  • Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in data systems and insights generation.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in managing and working with large datasets and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with data governance, including privacy, compliance, and security requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement rapid experiments.
  • Experience working in a social impact or nonprofit context.
Desirable
  • Familiarity with survey software (e.g. SurveyCTO) and CRMs (Microsoft Dynamics) as well as Azure.
  • Experience in building capacity for data use and improving data literacy across teams.
  • Experience and/or curiosity to work with AI tools, automation tools, Machine Learning and algorithms.
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
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