Senior Data Analyst

Immediate Superior: Business Intelligence and Insights Lead

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Function: Digital & Technology

Sub-function: Data and Analytics

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 137226

Closing Date: 27/08/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and design data solutions that meet their needs.
• Gather, process, and analyze large and complex datasets using SQL, Python, R, or other tools.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations that effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain data models and schemas that support efficient querying and analysis.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy through data validation, cleansing, and enrichment processes.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate data analysis solutions with systems and applications.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making related to data analysis and management.
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and trends in data analysis and share knowledge with the team.
• Conduct data mining and exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and relationships.
• Provide insights and recommendations to Data Engineering teams to support the development and maintenance of data solutions.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in data analysis or a related field.
• Experience in the FMCG industry.
• Proficiency in SQL and data querying.
• Experience with data analysis tools and languages such as Python, Databricks, R, or SAS.
• Familiarity with BI reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SAP BIP is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Heineken Beverages is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes people with disabilities and is committed to inclusion and diversity. Applicants must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa.