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This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Python/R, while collaborating across teams to design robust data frameworks, optimize processes, and enhance compliance. 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best practice implementation solutions. \nRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation. \nResearch and support workable recommendations/solutions that meet business needs through information analysis.\nReview the effectiveness of related approaches and methodologies by conducting research, and best practice benchmarking initiatives.\nTranslate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders. \nUndertake information gathering, research and analyse data within broad guidelines to produce accurate plans and / or recommendations for business issues.\nAcquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.\nPerform complex / advanced business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling, data mining.\nDesign, develop and test complex / advance data analytics solutions like Reports, Dashboards, Analysis, Extracts, Models, etc.\nIdentify, analyse and interpret trends and patterns in complex / advance data sets, based on data findings.\nEnsure the availability of existing data analytics solutions (like reports, etc.) by maintaining them as well as improving them where shortcomings exist.\nAnalyses data, creates summary reporting, and performs analysis to support the decision making of research, senior management, member companies and internal departments.\nAssist in the filtering and 'cleaning' of imported data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.\nAcquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases, applying the knowledge of data extraction, transformation and business modelling.\nBuilds and manage/maintain database to house data collected from various sources.\nConducts analysis, summarizes key findings and trends, and produces data sheets, graphics and presentations.\nCommunicate the results of their analysis and findings by using basic complex / advance visualisation techniques with both internal and external customers.\nGathers data from multiple sources and assimilates into meaningful inputs for databases.\nGovernance\nDevelop and /or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.\nFinance\nImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.\nPeople\nIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.\nProvide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise. \nClient\nDevelop and ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional stakeholder service. \nParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management. \nProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders. \nBehavioural competencies\nAccountability\nAnalytical Thinking\nAttention to Detail\nCommitment to Continuous Learning\nConceptual Ability\nExpertise in Context\nFairness and Transparency\nHonesty and Integrity\nOrganisational Awareness\nProblem Solving and Analysis\nRespect\nTrust\nTechnical competencies\nBusiness Knowledge\nData Analytics\nData Collection and Analysis\nData Governance\nData Integrity\nEfficiency Improvement\nFunctional Policies and Procedures \nKnowledge Management\nReporting\nStatistical and Mathematical Analysis\nSystem Thinking\nCompliance Competency\nGOC Confidential\nEmployment Equity\nThe Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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