Gauteng: Business Performance Analyst (CA(SA)) posted by Smith Garb

? Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data modelling, operational reporting, and performance analysis across departments.
• Perform process and systems reviews, document findings, and propose optimisation strategies.
• Support change management initiatives to embed efficiency and accountability.
• Partner with business units to evaluate productivity, profitability, and risk.
• Prepare and present executive-level insights to guide strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Claims, Collections, Finance, IT, and Client Service teams.

Exposure Across the Business

• Marketing: Analyse lead acquisition, digital performance, and resource allocation.
• Sales: Evaluate productivity and database segmentation.
• Claims: Review turnaround times, costs, and process optimisation.
• Finance: Oversee cost centre performance, budget monitoring, and spend analysis.
• Collections & Retentions: Identify key retention drivers and efficiency gaps.
• Client Service & IT: Improve engagement frameworks and system integration.

? About You

• Qualified CA(SA) – essential.
• Ideally Newly Qualified or with up to 2 years’ post-article experience.
• Alternatively, a strong Audit Manager ready for a first move into commerce.
• Highly analytical, commercially aware, and eager to understand how business operations drive results.
• A self-starter who enjoys solving problems and driving performance improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or a data-driven environment is advantageous.

? Why This Role is Exceptional

• Broad exposure across every area of a high-performing business.
• Direct mentorship from senior executives.
• A true commercial launchpad for a CA(SA) ready to transition from audit into strategy and operations.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.

If you’re a CA(SA) who thrives on business insight, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement — this is your opportunity to make an impact where it counts.
? Apply Today
If you’re a Newly Qualified CA(SA) or Audit Manager ready to move beyond audit and into a strategic, commercially focused role, we’d love to hear from you.