Senior Data Analyst

The role

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Senior Data Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

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Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

What you need

Who We're Looking For

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

Technical Skills and Tools

Have worked with Automation and ETL software.
Strong experience in building and optimising SQL scripts.
Have a strong understanding of BI fundamentals.
Implement version control using GIT.
Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Write technical documentation for APIs and libraries.
Implement analytics and tracking features in applications.
Design and implement database schemas.
Optimize database queries and indexes for performance where needed.
Implement error handling and logging mechanisms.
Estimate story points and task durations for sprint planning.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Attributes required

Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energy.
Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions.
Ability to identify areas of improvement in current processes.
Ability to use logic and common sense to arrive at conclusions.
Passion for understanding ambiguous, complex problems and driving high quality, innovative, clean solutions.
Highly structured thinker with strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have exceptional communication skills to help deliver insights to diverse stakeholders.
Detail oriented, outcome and process focused.
Willingness to learn and personal desire to keep up to date with technology and process.
Comfortable with change and excellent team player.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Engineering, Information Systems, BCom Computer Science or similar degree and 3 years experience in a BI, Data, Engineering role within a fast-paced, product-led, and growth-focused organisation, playing a key role in data gathering, data analysis and helping the team make data based decisions.
In the event the candidate does not have a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Engineering, Information Systems, BCom Computer Science or similar then a relevant Higher Certificate and 6 years relevant experience in a BI, Data, Engineering role within a fast-paced, product-led, and growth-focused organisation, playing a key role in data gathering, data analysis and helping the team make data based decisions.
Strong hands-on experience with SQL, ETL pipelines, Google BigQuery, AWS, Looker Studio, and Python.
Automation – Cron Scheduling (Custom or 3rd party software scheduling).
High level of proficiency with MS Office packages with proven advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets, Docs & Slides.
Experience with large datasets and optimisation on digital platforms.
Retail or e-commerce and Supply Chain industry experience is beneficial.

Be part of the extraordinary. Be part of TFS.

Senior Data Analyst

The role

Senior Data Analyst

The role

What you will do

What you need

Who We're Looking For

Technical Skills and Tools

Attributes required

Qualifications and experience

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