(Readvert) Analyst:strategy, Grwth

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : (Readvert) Analyst:Strategy, Grwth & Strat P'ships_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : TA-Corp Service_**

**_ Location : Esselenpark_**

**_ Reporting To : Snr Specialist:Strat,Grwth,Res,ICT&Sust._**

**_ Grade Level : G_**

**_ Reference Number : 6014462_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**
- Manage and provide an integrated management reporting service for the Academy utilising advanced data analytics to

enable effective management decision making
- Perform data analysis, process data queries and prepare reports and dashboards across the Academy value chain as

required
- Conduct system data assessments, and gather data and metrics to compile reports for communication of trends, patterns,

and predictions to the Academy using relevant data from integrated reporting systems
- Collect, validate and evaluate complex data scripts, and ensure that data and extract,transform and load (ETL) solutions

meet Academy requirements
- Provide relevant insights to help the Transnet Academy make the right decisions, address key challenges, and identify new

ways to grow
**_ Position outputs:_**
- Collect and track relevant data for analysis and interpretation, utilising specific statistical software for research and

management decision making purposes
- Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize data utilising the Power BI and other data analytics systems
- Provide technical expertise on data storage structures and master data to assist in strategic decisions on upgrades and new

data management systems
- Perform ad-hoc analyses, communicate, and address competition, changes in customer preference, and improvements in

technology and marketing tools
- Schedule reports on insights from analysis and clearly communicate analytical findings in a cohesive narrative
- Leverage on market/customer research, trends, and competitor analysis to drive revenue, increase yield, improve market

share, and enhance customer loyalty
- Undertake market analysis/modelling, portfolio metric reporting, and operational support related to the Academy strategy
- Provide operational insights to achieve key performance indicators
- Perform in-depth sector analyses, using technology, to gain strategic insights and provide essential inputs and information

to TA leadership on growth objectives
- Research and promote the utilisation of innovation and technology to advance and improve the Academy’s service and

progressive thinking for informed business solutions
- Drive continuous improvement towards change and innovation to facilitate and support the digital transformation of the

Academy
- Perform qualitative and quantitative research and consultation on relative markets
- Keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets being researched
- Create clear and useful reports and recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of the Academy

**_Qualifications & Experience:_**
- B Degree in Informatics or Statistics or Econometrics (NQF Level 7), or relevant field
- A postgraduate qualification from the relevant field would be an advantage
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in data analysis and reporting in a corporate environment
- Previous experience in data analytics including designing, developing and maintaining Business Intelligence (BI) reports,

optimizing efficiency in manipulating data and writing complex reports
- Previous experience in statistics and business/data modelling is required
- Hands-on experience in Power-BI and other data analytics systems is required
- Standard Job Requirements- Driver’s license code 08
- Travel as required and approved

**_Competencies:_**
- Analysis of statistical data and generation of reports
- Development and management of systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyse data
- Statistical computer software
- Data analytics and Big Data utilisation
- Data management and maintenance
- Microsoft packages
- Strong analytical and research capabilities