Junior Data Analyst

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Junior Data Analyst supports the delivery of the +more and Pepkor Group Customer Insights strategy by collecting, analysing, and interpreting customer data to uncover actionable insights. This role plays a key part in driving data-informed decision-making across the Pepkor Group by designing and maintaining analytical models, dashboards, and reports that guide strategic business initiatives. A strong focus will be placed on ensuring data accuracy, creating accessible visualisations, and collaborating across teams to enhance the Group's understanding of customer behaviour and engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Extraction & Preparation

• Source, clean, and transform data from various systems to support analysis and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across multiple platforms and datasets.

Analytical Insights & Reporting

• Design, develop, and maintain automated dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyse customer and business data to generate insights that drive operational and strategic outcomes.
• Communicate findings clearly through visualisations and presentations tailored to non-technical stakeholders.

Exploratory Data Analysis & Storytelling

• Conduct exploratory analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Deliver data-driven presentations and reports that translate complex findings into business value.

Stakeholder Collaboration, Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Partner with the Group Customer & +more team, as well as operational and IT teams, to ensure seamless data delivery and consistency.
• Translate business questions into analytical solutions and provide clear recommendations.
• Stay up to date with the latest data tools, frameworks, and techniques (including LookerPro, QlikView, Power BI).
• Identify opportunities to improve data processes, reporting efficiency, and automation.

Manage the Pepkor Customer Insights Community

• You will be responsible for coordinating the research plan with key stakeholders, planning and executing research studies. You will play a key role in collecting both quantitative and qualitative data and presenting actionable insights to stakeholders. This involves managing research partnerships on a day to day basis.

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or similar role.
• Experience in the retail industry will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in SQL, data visualisation tools (QlikView, Power BI, Looker Studio, or similar), and Google Workspace.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Exposure to Salesforce and customer data platforms will be beneficial.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organising, project management, stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking, presenting and communicating information, learning and researching, adaptability, and innovation.

CLOSING DATE: 24 October 2025

If you are interested in the above position and meet the requirements as indicated above, above, please submit your application.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

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Pepkor strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.

Job Type: Permanent

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Data Analyst: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person