Job Description

Business Unit:

DCM Distribution

Function:

Data Analysis

Date:

12 Dec 2025
About Discovery





In Marketing, defying gravity is part of our everyday work because we are a team of people who love to push the boundaries, to achieve the impossible, and to accept all sorts of never-done-before challenges. Discovery Marketing is a vibrant area who are dedicated to the collective core purpose, values, and ambition. We work on numerous projects across distribution channels and across all Discovery products and strive for excellence in all that we do.





Key Purpose of the role





The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis of data, generating reports, automation of reports and processes and monitoring potential data loss.





Job Category





The successful individual will be required to but not limited to the following key outputs:




Data coordinating and analysis on information retrieved / received.

Create and maintain reports that are required by various parties.

Ensuring quality of delivery.

Assist and work closely with other MIS Analysts, MIS Manager and external MIS areas.

Assisting with compiling and maintenance of daily, weekly and monthly reports Key Outputs.

Assisting with ad-hoc reports for relevant teams.

Creating follows up and feedback of Surveys.


identity and highlight opportunities for improvement in any project / processes.


Writing necessary SQL scripts for extracting data to support any required needs.

Writing necessary Power BI scripts for extracting data to support any required needs.

Compiling necessary Power BI dashboards to support any required needs.

Assisting with operational reporting and where necessary specifying new reporting requirements.


Example cases: Cognos reports, Excel reports, SQL reports, Office.com, Power BI and dashboards.


Challenge business in their thinking, especially to understand the intent of the business Requirement.

Review the functional requirements with the client, using appropriate formats such as presentations and walk-through discussions.


Setting up database for Power BI reports



Creation and maintenance of Power BI reports



Competency





The successful candidate will be required to display the key competencies:




Analysis, judgment and problem-solving skills are essential

Planning and organizational skills must be well honed.


o Must be able to control own work effort. o Tolerance of Stress.


Must be a Team player.

Strong Communication skills.

Must display tenacity and drive to accomplish tasks.

Must be able to work and manage deadlines.

Ability to Operate in a pressurized environment.

Liaise with Other MIS departments for obtaining relevant data and prioritizing data requests.

Produce Management reports.

Ability to present and interpret reports.

Attention to detail.




Personal Attributes and skills:




Own insured transport, cellphone and driver's license

Willingness to undertake business travel across South Africa

Assertiveness

Self-confidence

Honest and ethical

Resilience

Perseverance

Able to manage stressful situations

Results driven

Ability to work independently without supervision

Self-Disciplined

Able to influence and negotiate

Persuasive

Able to manage stress and stressful situations

Results driven

Ability to work independently without supervision

Self-Discipline

Able to influence and negotiate

Persuasive

Build strong relationships

Use own initiative

Decisiveness




Qualifications and Experience:



Essential:




Tertiary qualification. Stats / Math's / Computer Science an advantage. BSC Computer Science / IT- Degree - advantageous. Proficiency in Office 365, Advanced Excel, PL SQL, MS SQL Server, A minimum of 2 years' Power BI experience in setting up, creating and maintaining is essential. Minimum 3 years' work experience in similar roles. Statistical analysis ability.


EMPLOYMENT EQUITY



The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.