Let's Write Africa's Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results. OML Roles mapped to this profile are: Data Analyst.ResponsibilitiesBusiness Requirements IdentificationCollect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals, in order to garner the "why" of the requirements and the benefits of such requirements.
Data Exploration & ManipulationConduct research and select relevant information to enable testing, experimental adjustustment and analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools, to perform data manipulation and descriptive data analysis.
Advanced AnalyticsSupport interpretation of advanced analytics data, using specialized software tools and functionalities to support business requirements.
Performance Improvement through Business IntelligenceMake recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy by performing root cause analyses.
Insights and ReportingContribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. Builds dashboards and reports to help answer business questions.
Data ArchitectureConsult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.
Data Collection and AnalysisCollate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Personal Capability BuildingDevelop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant industry best practices, business acumen, and broadening of individual skills such as presentation, communication and visualisation, through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
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Skills
Action Planning, Application Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Programming, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gap Analysis, IT Network Security, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Policies & Procedures, R Programming, SAS Program, Structured Query Language (SQL), User Requirements DocumentationCompetencies
Action OrientedCollaboratesCultivates InnovationCustomer FocusDrives EngagementDrives ResultsManages AmbiguityManages ComplexityEducation
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalentClosing Date
24 August 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
The Old Mutual Story!
Skills Required
- NQF Level 7 degree, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Microsoft SQL Server
- R programming
- SAS programming
- Data management and data modeling
- Business requirements analysis and user requirements documentation
- Data reporting, dashboard development, and business intelligence
What We Do
Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people. Together with you, we have educated our children, given more homes warmth and light, empowered small businesses and improved infrastructure in Africa. Our story will continue #WithAfricaForAfrica
