One of South Africa’s leading companies in the Media and Entertainment space is on the lookout for a Senior BI Analytics Stategist.

If you are interested in the dynamic and challenging position described below then get in touch now!

Work environment
Changing, dynamic and expanding environment
Multicultural environment
Leading edge technology
Business Process
Performance Driven Environment
Customer services
Multi currencies products/countries/people
Diverse business units
Joint ventures/Agents/Franchises
Developing industry and business
Deadline driven
Multi-skilled
Job Requirements
Be able to develop Models for Customer Profiling and Segmentation
Be able to develop Models for Subsriber Churn and Retention
Be able to create Predictive Business Models
Be able to be able to find Trends and aid Business Units in meeting their Objectives
Be able to Track Campaign Success Rates in Subscriber and Monetary terms
Be able to do ROI Post Campaigns and Initiatives
Project Manage Special Projects in Relation to Market Research, Supply Chain, Finance and Operational Analytics.Mentor Data Analysts and provide guidance
Requirements and Competencies
Business Science Degree , Commerce or Engineering , Honours degree or MBA would be Advantageous
Minimum 5 years experience in Strategic Analysis
Through understanding of data mining techniques and related specific algorithms
Excellent Knowledge of statistics and related software
Experience in data evaluation, data clean-up and data manipulation
Experience in data analysis using statistics
Ability to document analytical steps and Analytical results
Experience in DWH projects including liason with DWH teams
Experience in data extraction procedures, and DWH experience e.g. architecture, extraction process)
Experience in deployment of analytical model outputs into DWH
Able to evaluate the success of model deployment
Experienced in all steps of advanced analytics process, from project scoping to end results delivery and implementation
Project management skills
Team leader skills
Exec Management interface and liaision skills
Sound business acumen
Understanding of business strategies in large
Understanding of consumer behaviour and CRM practices
In depth understanding of methodologies as well as technical expertise in the fields of statistics, data analysis, data modeling and data enrichment such as GIS (Geospacial Information Studies)and primary research
Oracle SQL
Microsoft SQL
Microsoft Reporting Services and Analysis Services advantageous
Information management knowledge
SQL Programming knowledge
Microsoft Knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Database management understanding
Analytics Tools e.g. Strategy Companion, Tableau, MicroStrategy etc. etc.
SDLC methodologies
QA/UAT methodologies
Skills
A dynamic person with excellent interpersonal skills
Negotiation
Analytical
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Results driven
Trend Analysis
Computer Skills
Diplomacy / Tact
Verbal / written communication
Training Skills
Detailed decision making skills
Business writing
Numerical and figure orientated
Personal Qualities

Integrity
Initiative
Information seeking ability
Service orientation
Assertiveness
Resilient
Achievement orientation
Withstanding pressure
Accuracy and detail orientation
Performance Driven
Patience
Deadline driven
Flexible