City of Cape Town

Senior Data Analyst ● REF NO: FPR 38/26

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaUSD 122
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**JOB OPPORTUNITY** Future Planning \& Resilience ● Policy \& Strategy TCOE Salary: R1 122 322 – R1 576 194 PER ANNUM **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.** **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 **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 Apply and contribute to the establishment, implementation and adoption of guidelines, standards, best practices and governance frameworks for the data analytic and AI community of the City • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in statistics and related fields and identify opportunities to apply new techniques and technologies to improve the City's data capabilities • Create, maintain and improve high\-quality documentation of data analytic processes • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data analysts. • Contribute to and/or lead the delivery of the data analytic projects and programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget, with effective stakeholder communication and managed risk. • Perform change, stakeholder, risk, procurement, contract and performance management when required **Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.** *By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.* **Closing date: 03 November 2026** * Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications. * Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request. * Copies of supporting documents will not be returned. * Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing. * Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers * No late applications will be considered. * If no notification of appointment is received within three (3\) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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