Job Description
You will be providing professional support to the Mr Price Foundation team with retrieval, analysis, simplification, and representation of complex data sets through the use of data and analytics for the Jumpstart Programme, to define trends or assess performance. This is a fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities
Data Analytics:

• Provide support with interpreting data, analyzing results using statistical techniques to provide ongoing reports to the Jumpstart Analyst and Programme Owner.
• Review regional clusters to determine the feasibility of clusters against demand requirements of Employer Partners.
• Analyze regional Jumpstart pool lists to identify any trends, risks, and opportunities and make necessary recommendations to address accordingly. (Supply analysis)
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems - skilled in all aspects of data analytics, including mining and generation. Additionally, transforming data into readable, goal-driven reports for continued innovation and growth.
• Prepare reports for the Jumpstart Analyst and Programme Owner.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities, applying research and thorough data collection to ensure continued success of the programme.
• Conduct ad hoc admin functions as and when necessary.

Qualifications

• BCom - Developmental Economics, Mathematics, Statistics / Data Science
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a data analytics role
• Experience creating detailed reports (CSI/Socio Economic experience is advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on numerous projects