Data Analyst

Sasol

Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** The Data Analyst role at Sasol is responsible for enabling, tracking, analysing, and standardising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and supporting measures across all operations. This role acts as a gatekeeper between operational KPI standards and functional requirements for performance measurement, ensuring consistent reporting and aligned performance management. The position also involves identifying gaps and opportunities through KPI analysis, benchmarking performance, and defining system requirements for automated KPI measurement. **What you will do** * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs for reporting and data analysis. * Collate performance results across operations OMEs for reporting to the Operations Steering Committee. * Provide visibility and intelligence on Operations KPI performance through standard measurement and reporting practices. * Create and maintain BI reports and dashboards to track KPIs and identify trends. * Seek report automation solutions for cascading KPIs to fit all operation's levels of work. * Support the development and enablement of Operations performance KPI standards through the Metrics Management System. * Provide guidance to business on the measurement and reporting of operations metrics. * Provide assurance to business that KPIs are measured according to standard across Operations through audits. * Provide assurance that critical controls consistently deliver intended operational and business outcomes through KPI Audits. * Communicate audit findings and insights to stakeholders. * Support alignment of KPI standards and performance visibility across OME’s. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Formal Education:** Bachelor’s Degree Engineering/Science/Business or equivalent. * **Working Experience:** * Minimum of 5 years exposure in Data Analytics environment. * Understanding Sasol Ops systems and processes will be advantageous. * Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP or Microsoft Azure DevOps. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or an equivalent field, complemented by a minimum of five years of experience in a Data Analytics environment. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP, or Microsoft Azure DevOps is required. The role suits an individual who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, analyse operational performance, develop and maintain BI reports and dashboards, ensure compliance with KPI standards through audits, and support the automation of performance measurement. Familiarity with Sasol's operational systems and processes would be an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/data-analyst-sasol Source: myjobmag

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    • Power BI
    • Microsoft Excel
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    Job description

    Purpose of Job * Enablement of standardised operations Key Performance Indicators KPI’s and supporting measures across all operations to enable consistent reporting and aligned performance management. * Be a gatekeeper between Operations KPI standards and Functional requirements with regards to performance measurement. * Track operations performance and practices result for all Operations OMEs. * Analyse KPI results to identify gaps and opportunities. * Benchmarking of internal KPI performance & practices. * Defining data and system enablement requirements to automate the operations KPI measurements. Key Accountabilities Business Results * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and requirements for reporting and data analysis. * Collate performance results across operations OME’s for reporting to Operations Steering Committee. * Provide Operations KPI performance visibility and intelligence through standard measurement & reporting practices. * Create and maintain BI reports & dashboards to track key performance indicators KPIs and identify trends. * Seek report automation solutions for cascading KPI’s to fit all operation's levels of work. Governance and Compliance * Support the development and enablement of Operations performance KPI standards through the Metrics Management System. * Provide guidance to business on measurement and reporting of operations metrics. * Provide assurance to business that KPIs are measured according to standard across Operations through audits. * Provide assurance to business that critical controls consistently deliver the intended operational and business outcomes through KPI Audits. * Communicate audit findings and insights to stakeholders. * Support alignment of KPI standards and performance visibility across OME’s. Formal Education * Bachelor’s Degree Engineering/Science/Business or equivalent. Working Experience * Minimum of 5 years exposure in Data Analytics environment. * Understanding Sasol Ops systems and processes will be advantageous. * Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP or Microsoft Azure DevOps

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