An established IT Systems company, with offices in East London and Port Elizabeth, seeks to employ a Data Analyst for a 6-month contract.  The successful person will work closely with clients to design, collate and deliver the reporting requirements based on the identified metrics. Skills in data warehouse design, build as well as reporting skills in Power BI, essential.

Job functions:

Data Analysis & Reporting
– Write technical documentation
– Compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
– Assimilation of various data sources
– Assisting the development team in designing relevant data structure for capture and processing of data
– Design of the data warehouse structure
– Implementation of the data warehouse structures
– Importing and cleansing of the various data sources into the data warehouse
– Designing of the models to support the reporting requirements
– Building of reports in Power BI
– Delivery of insights and recommendations

General:

– Always be Accountable for what you do and work on
– Provide guidance to team on best practice solutions
– Review root cause analysis of issues ensuring implementation of the solution
– Identify areas to improve system performance and availability
– Resolve complex technical design issues
– Possess up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the industry
– Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment
– Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
– Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with customers

Minimum requirements / Skills:

– Degree or Diploma in Computer Science / Information Systems / Statistics / Data Science
– Microsoft Certifications Advantageous
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Data Analyst role on the Microsoft stack
– Strong BI Experience
– Strong SQL Experience (Database Design, Queries, Stored Procs…)
– Strong Reporting experience in visualisation tools – PowerBI (or others)
– Strong knowledge of and a passion for data analytics, data visualization, data interpretation, predictive modelling
– Strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present effectively across different levels of seniority
– The ability to communicate with people from different technical domains (IT, engineering, finance) as well as marketing specialists and business managers.
– An understanding of software engineering concepts is beneficial

Position description:

To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify and implement solutions, meet project deadlines and accurately document the necessary requirements to be done in accordance with local / global strategic planning and standards in compliance to the Company’s Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E.Q requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E.Q tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations.

Qualification and Experience:

– Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent

– Minimum 3+ Years’ experience administering SAP (Basis) systems

– 3 years’ experience in IT/Manufacturing environment is advantageous

Position requirements:

– Experience with NetWeaver Fiori/Gateway, Solution Manager, Web Dispatcher, Business Objects

– Experience using SAP ERP 6.0 and SAP Solution Manager 7.2

– Good Linux, Oracle and HANA knowledge

– Demonstrated ability to foster an environment for ideation, prototyping and production

– Demonstrated business acumen to take from design to implementation and preferably experience scaling a concept

– Must have IT Development and Systems Knowledge

– Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.)

– Experience in Data Analysis and Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

– Must have an excellent ability to multi-task effectively working on several projects synchronously

– Experience in rolling out initiatives that leverage multi-platform technologies

– Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

– Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function

– Willingness to travel nationally and internationally and to work a 3-shift model

Outputs:

– Management and support of SAP Clients, Transports, Users, Roles and Gateways

– System and Interface monitoring of a multi-tier SAP landscape with multiple integration points for ABAP, Java and other SAP/non-SAP systems

– Responsible for user/printer and Job management e.g User creation/changes; Role management; Housekeeping; End user support; Governance; LDAP, IDM), Printer Creation/Changes; Installations; Job Creation/Planning/ Checking; Consulting)

– Responsible for monitoring e.g RFC; Logs; Queues; Jobs; PI Channels; IDOCs; AIF; SolMan)

– Responsible for shared 3rd party tasks e.g SharedPI; Intense support; Transports; SAP OSS; Virtual Forge; EDC; Axway CFT)

– Ensure innovative solutions align and support strategic implementation according to overall business strategy

– Manage and evaluate innovation pipeline assisting strategic decision-making and Go-to-Market process

– Design, research, develop, analyse and suggest new concepts as well as strategies

– Lead and direct different cross-functional programs and projects of varied sizes and types

– Manage and attain customer expectations and ensure delivery to fulfil expectations

– Exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with customers and management

– Promote innovations to support business requirements through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts for optimal customer experience

– Manage ideas from design stage through to implementation

– Roll out and analyse the effectiveness of initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies

– Initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships, within IT, the business and CoC

– Perform all outputs in compliance with the Company’s Integrity Codes & S.H.E.Q requirements

– Perform delegated S.H.E.Q tasks and duties and Inform superiors about deviations