Permanent
Senior Data Analyst
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: Pay@
Pay@, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join their growing team based in Stellenbosch. This role focuses on enabling data-driven decision-making, improving data structures, and supporting business reporting across the organisation.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-directed individual with strong analytical ability, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include:
• Analyse and maintain an understanding of the SQL Server data environment, including data structures and flows.
• Develop and maintain data documentation, including data dictionaries.
• Translate business reporting requirements into data solutions.
• Write and optimise SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports and dashboards.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support business decision-making.
• Identify and recommend improvements to data structures and performance.
• Support testing, validation, and data quality processes.
• Assist business users with data and reporting queries.
• All other tasks related to the role.
Minimum requirements:
• Degree in a relevant quantitative field (Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Finance).
• 8-10 years’ experience in a similar data analysis role.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience documenting data architectures, data models, or data dictionaries.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain Excel-based reports and dashboards.
• Strong communication skills in English with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders.
• Own reliable transport.
Advantageous:
• Experience with data modelling or database optimisation.
• Exposure to Power BI or similar tools.
• Python experience.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum delivery practices.
• Experience in fintech, payments or financial services.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 15 April 2026.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on XXX-XXXX.
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.*