Data Analyst – Cape Town needed at WastePlan
Job title : Data Analyst – Cape Town
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : April 27, 2024
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Job Summary
- The Data Analyst plays a pivotal role in auditing and analyzing our waste stream, collection, management accounts, employee, and Business Intelligence (BI) data. This role demands a proactive approach to identify, escalate, and resolve concerns in the information recorded in our system as well as in our operational processes.
Responsibilities
Data analyses, auditing and reporting
- Conduct comprehensive audits and analyses of waste stream, collection, financial, management accounts, employee, and BI data to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
- Perform statistical analyses to uncover trends and patterns
- Escalate findings to relevant stakeholders and follow up rigorously to ensure concerns are addressed and resolved promptly
- Work closely with different departments to understand data and process flows, identifying potential risks and proposing actionable solutions to mitigate these risks
- Perform statistical analyses to uncover trends and patterns
- Prepare and present reports to management, highlighting findings, progress, and recommendations for strategic decision-making
- Determine reporting requirements for generalized company-wide reporting needs as well as individual reporting needs for senior and top management, and set up dashboard widgets to provide the required insight
- Communicate complex data insights in a clear, actionable manner to non-technical audiences
Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Raise data-driven concerns with regional Heads of Departments and Directors
- Follow up on raised concerns to ensure they are addressed in a timely and effective manner
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to foster a culture of data-driven decision making
Data quality management
- Develop validation protocols to ensure data accuracy across all systems
Regularly audit data for discrepancies and implement corrective measures - Advocate for the adoption of best practices in data handling and processing
Predictive modeling
- Apply statistical tools to build models predicting future industry trends
- Adjust models based on emerging data and industry shifts to maintain forecast accuracy
- Share predictive insights with stakeholders to aid in long-term planning
Business improvements
- Suggest changes in operational processes based on data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability
- Collaborate with the IT/systems departments to enhance data collection and analysis tools, ensuring data integrity and reliability
- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for innovation
Continuous improvement
- Automate data collection and analysis where possible to enhance efficiency
- Suggest and implement improvements in the analytics framework to support business growth
Compliance and best practices
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory data management requirements
- Keep abreast of the latest trends in data analysis and environmental management
Documentation
- Document data and process flows meticulously, ensuring accurate and accessible records for future reference and compliance purposes
Secondary duties
- Assist with any general systems-related duties as and when required
- Attend client meetings when required
- Assume the responsibilities of the Systems Manager when he/she is unavailable or otherwise occupied
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in data science, statistics, computer science, environmental science, or related
- Experience in data analysis, ideally in waste management, recycling, logistics, warehousing or a similar field
- Expertise in SQL, MySQL, statistical software and visualization tools
- Strong communication skills for conveying data insights to various stakeholders
- Knowledge of predictive analytics, data validation techniques, and compliance standards
- Minimum 1 year working experience in a data analyses or related field
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential
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