Data Analyst

[Travelstart]

Location: Travelstart Head Office based in Cape Town.

We are looking for a passionate Data Analyst to turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.

You will conduct full lifecycle activities to include requirements analysis and design, develop analysis and reporting capabilities, and continuously monitor performance and quality control plans to identify improvements.

The key deliverables in this role will be to:
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports;
• Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality;
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems;
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets;
• Filter and “clean” data, and review computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems;
• Work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs; and
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

Listed below are the minimum requirements with regards to skills, competencies and abilities needed for this role:
• Proven working experience as a data analyst;
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques;
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks);
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing large datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy;
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings; and
• BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics.

We are looking for a Data Analyst who will fit into the Travelstart family. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:
• Change agent;
• Strategic thinker;
• Proactive;
• Optimisation champion;
• Passionate;
• Driven;
• Love for the travel industry;
• Willing to take the right risk;
• Warrior spirit;
• Ideas generator; and
• Meet requirements but continually exceed expectations.

If you are interested in this GREAT opportunity email your CV to hr@travelstart.com. The reference for this opportunity is “Data Analyst” please insert this into the subject line of your email application.

Any applicants not meeting the minimum requirements will not receive a response.

Please note that we reserve to right to amend, freeze the role or not hire. The final appointment will be at the discretion of Travelstart.

Good luck!