Senior Data Analyst

ELIGIBILITY Suitably qualified candidates CLOSING DATE 03\.11\.2026 REFERENCE NUMBER FPR 38/26 Ext SALARY R1122322\.00 \- R1576194\.00 DEPARTMENT Policy and Strategy DIRECTORATE FUTURE PLANNING AND RESILIENCE Senior Data Analyst Requirements * A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Economics, Quantitative Social Science, or any field with strong quantitative elements * At least 5 years’ relevant experience The Data Analytics Hub is a multidisciplinary team of data analysts, data scientists, engineers and product managers working at the heart of the City of Cape Town. We partner with departments across the City, using data, analyses and AI to bring clarity to complex problems, reduce uncertainty, and guide the decisions to improve daily life for millions of residents. We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst to put deep statistical and analytical expertise to work on some of the City’s toughest challenges. You’ll uncover opportunities, sharpen strategic and operational decision\-making, and help shape the systems and behaviours that keep a large, fast\-moving city running. This role is for you if you want your work to matter and you’re energised by turning real\-world data into clear insights and products that people actually use. Key Performance Areas * Work with stakeholders across the City to understand their needs, translate them into well\-defined analytical questions, and design fit\-for\-purpose solutions using statistical methods * Develop and deploy statistical models and data products using appropriate algorithms and techniques * Monitor and maintain models and data products in production so they remain accurate, reliable and fit for purpose * Communicate findings and insights clearly to technical and non\-technical audiences through presentations, reports and visualisations