Junior Energy Data Analyst
Bellville, Cape Town
Minimum requirements and experience :
- BEng or BSc (Mechanical or Electrical or Statistics)
- Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in data analysis
- A passion for data analysis and BI visualisation
- Interest and skill in BI visualisations and aesthetic design of technical data
- Highly skilled in MS Excel
- Experience with large datasets, data cleaning, aggregation etc will be beneficial
Responsibilities :
Support the Energy Utilities Program reporting and analysis for clientsSupport the development and maintenance of the software platformCommunication and feedback to clientsSenior Data Manager
Bellville, Western Cape R - R
Posted today
Job Description
As a Senior Data Manager, you will lead how data drives strategy, growth, and performance across a dynamic group of companies. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll turn complex commercial, customer, and industry data into clear insights that influence decision-making at the highest level.
You’ll own the data vision—building modern platforms (data warehouse, data lake, cloud), driving innovation with AI / ML, and ensuring data is secure, scalable, and business-ready. Working closely with executives and stakeholders, you’ll influence strategy through data.
This role includes building and developing a data team, leading the full data lifecycle, and introducing tools and technologies that unlock new value for the business.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of data professionals (Data Analysts, Data Engineers) with a focus on continuous learning and innovationStructure the team and mentor members to enhance skills and knowledge-sharingOversee recruitment, training, and professional development of a high-performing data teamCollaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Sales to translate data needs into actionable solutionsDevelop and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business objectivesEnsure the data strategy supports long-term objectives in energy trading, customer behaviour analysis, and pricing strategiesIntegrate and manage diverse data types (commercial, customer, industry data including meter readings and energy consumption metrics)Oversee end-to-end data integration, modelling, and analysis to ensure seamless data flowHarmonise data sources to create actionable insightsLead development of data models and algorithms for real-time and historical dataDevelop predictive models and analytical frameworks for market trends and demand forecastingCollaborate with Commercial Analysts and Product Owners to implement pricing and forecasting algorithmsOwn and optimise the data warehouse and data lake architectures for scalability and performanceIntegrate diverse datasets into data environments with emphasis on quality and accessibilityLeverage Microsoft Fabric and related technologies for efficient processing and real-time analyticsDevelop and maintain interactive dashboards and BI reports for senior leadershipPresent data-driven insights clearly to support decision-makingDefine KPIs and metrics to measure performance and guide strategyEnsure data governance, security, and regulatory complianceImplement data governance frameworks and manage privacy controlsEnsure GDPR / industry-standard compliance where applicableCollaborate with leadership and stakeholders to understand needs and deliver tailored solutionsProvide insights that inform energy trading, pricing strategies, and market trendsLead evolution of data infrastructure to align with industry advancesIdentify opportunities to adopt new tools and methodologies (AI, ML) for value generationImprove operational efficiency through data workflows and real-time processing for trading and pricingDeliver strategic insights to leadership and support long-term planningData Privacy Governance Officer
Posted today
What will you do?
Build Privacy into Everything We Do
Design and embed privacy-by-design principles into new products, services and partnerships from day oneConduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify and mitigate risksDraft and review Data Sharing and Usage Agreements (DSUAs) that enable innovation while staying compliantBe the Privacy Guardian Across the Ecosystem
Ensure privacy governance structures are effective across all business units and partner organizationsManage end-to-end data breach response – detection, reporting, remediationInvestigate and respond to PAIA requests and privacy complaintsCommunicate with the Information Regulator as neededDrive Compliance and Assurance
Lead compliance assessments and monitoring programsEnsure processing registers and data maps are up-to-dateTurn audit findings into actionable improvementsChampion a Privacy-First Culture
Deliver training and run privacy incident exercisesLaunch communications programs and onboard Privacy ChampionsNavigate Complex Regulatory Landscapes
Stay ahead of AI governance and data privacy regulationsEnable data processing within regulatory constraintsSupport strategic objectives in a compliant mannerWhat will make you successful?
You are a strategic problem-solver, an excellent communicator, business-partner minded, comfortable with complexity, proactive, resilient, and a culture-builder who can embed privacy across the organization.
What you’ll need
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Law, MIS, Information Management, or related fieldCertifications such as CIPP or CIPM are advantageousExperience
3-5 years in financial services supporting data privacy / regulatory programmes, or equivalent compliance exposureExperience across multiple business units in a matrixed environment preferredSkills & Expertise
Deep understanding of data privacy regulatory requirements (POPIA, PAIA, LTIA, PPR)Knowledge of privacy-by-design and PIAsUnderstanding of data sharing frameworks and consent managementAwareness of AI governance and privacy intersectionsTechnical Skills
Microsoft Office proficiencyAnalytical thinking and project managementProblem-solving and stakeholder influenceInterpersonal Skills
Exceptional communication, ability to influence, networking, training and facilitationPersonal Attributes
Decision quality and collaboration-focused mindset
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