Data Analyst

Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, South AfricaPosted Oct 16, 2026

Job description

The Data Analyst supports the Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) by collecting, managing, analysing, and interpreting data to provide accurate insights that strengthen operational planning and informed decision-making. The role develops and maintains reports, dashboards, databases, web-based tools, and business applications using platforms such as SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI, while identifying and implementing solutions to complex data and technical issues.

Completes root cause analysis of complex data problems, resolves by developing and implementing systems and processes where appropriate. Collects data using system tools or ad hoc query tools. Reviews current processes, identifies performance gaps, and recommends possible solutions to department management, product owners, and system development.

Organizes and manages information from various databases. Communicates with headquarters and field personnel concerning daily customer issues and reporting. Collect, clean, and preprocess data from multiple sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Collaborate with divisions to understand their data needs, requirements and translate them into technical specifications for data analysis and reporting and resolve data recording problems. Interpret and communicate findings from data analysis to non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and data visualizations.

Monitor and track data quality, performance metrics, and KPIs to ensure consistency and reliability of data sources and reports. Provide training and support to end-users on data analysis tools and techniques to enhance data literacy and self-service analytics capabilities within MFD Contribute to the development and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and confidentiality.

Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives as a subject matter expert in data analysis and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Must hold a current / valid temple recommend and/or be worthy to hold one. Bachelor’s degree in information systems/ finance/ Statistics/ Mathematics or related field with 3 - 7 years relevant work experience.

Strong data analysis, attention to detail and research skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral. Ability to keep confidence and appropriately deal with sensitive data and documents. Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of department processes and operations. Highly skilled in the use of standard desktop software including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Ability to automate raw data and transform it into meaningful reports for Decision- Making. Intermediate knowledge of Business Objects and Tableau. Ability to write queries and reports using R and SQL. Ability to understand the story data tells and create presentations and reports that convey accurate data storytelling.

WEB, Database Management and Apps design (i.e. SharePoint, Power. Apps, Power BI). Adept at problem-solving, debugging and troubleshooting, and designing and implementing solutions to complex technical issues. Capability to thrive under pressure and maintain effectiveness in demanding situations.

Description copied from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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