Data Analyst

About us:

1-grid.com is a fast-growing web hosting company in Cape Town with an established customer base, recently acquired by recognised leaders in the Internet services industry. We have the vision and resources to be the market leader in SA in the next 5 years; this vision is supported by an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.

Job purpose:

The Data Analyst primary role is to manage, gather, clean, analyse, visualize and interpret large sets of data to extract meaningful insights from multiple data sources and support decision-making processes within the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Collection: Gathering relevant data from various sources, such as databases, API’s or external datasets.
• Data cleaning and pre-processing: Ensuring data accuracy, removing errors, handling of missing values, and transforming1-grid’s data into a suitable format for analysis.
• Exploratory Data Analysis: Examining and visualising 1-grid’s data to identify patters, trends, correlations, and outliers.
• Statistical Analysis: Applying statistical methods to analyse data and test hypotheses, using techniques like regression analysis, hypothesis testing and A/B testing.
• Data modelling and Prediction: Building predictive models using machine learning algorithms to forecast outcomes, automation and create efficiencies or make data-driven predictions.
• Data Visualisation: Creating visual representations, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to effectively communicate findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Reporting and Presentation: Summarizing analysis of 1-grid’s customer base which results in clear, concise reports or presentations that can be easily understood by non-technical audiences and allows the marketing department to target customers for new sales and assists in driving new orders.
• Collaborating with Stakeholders: Working closely with colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, provides insights, and support decision-making processes.
• BCom/BSc/BEng degree with relevant major
• 5+ years relevant working experience required
• Data Manipulation and Interpretation
• Statistical Analysis
• Proven experience and proficiency with Power BI - essential
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Technical skills (proficient BI skills essential)
• Understanding of business processes
• Great communication skills
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate SQL skills
• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, proudly South African tech company.
• A creative environment where your ideas can shape our brand and content strategy.
• Office-based role in Cape Town with a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Qualification and Experience:

• BCom/BSc/BEng degree with relevant major
• 5+ years relevant working experience required
• Data Manipulation and Interpretation
• Statistical Analysis
• Proven experience and proficiency with Power BI - essential
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Technical skills (proficient BI skills essential)
• Understanding of business processes
• Great communication skills
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate SQL skills

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, proudly South African tech company.
• A creative environment where your ideas can shape our brand and content strategy.
• Office-based role in Cape Town with a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Values Alignment:

The Data Analyst is expected to live out and promote 1-grid’s values: Accountability, Customer Delight, Teamwork, Inclusivity, Respect, Transparency, Quality, and Collaboration.