Statistician - Johannesburg

Requirements:

• • Master's degree in statistics, data science, mathematics, or equivalent master's degree program with a focus on statistical methods.
• • Post-Secondary qualification in business management, or equivalent experience in a related industry.
• • Proficiency in statistical software programs, including SPSS and R, or equivalent.
• • Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, techniques, formulas, and tests.
• • Exceptional ability to interpret data and analyze trends, as well as preparing industry outlooks and forecasts.
• • Advanced business operation and industry knowledge.
• • Ability to liaise with other departments to coordinate data gathering.
• • Extensive experience in summarizing and presenting findings in reports.
• • Keen attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities:

• • Liaising with departments to obtain data, including production figures and costs, sales figures, as well as product supply and demand data.
• • Instructing departments on data submission requirements, including frequency and format.
• • Creating and maintaining databases using statistical software programs, such as SPSS, SAS, or Stata.
• • Ensuring data integrity by performing rigorous cleaning, error checking, and validation.
• • Analyzing data using statistical techniques, formulas, and calculations.
• • Performing statistical tests to determine the reliability and soundness of results.
• • Contributing to strategic planning by identifying industry trends and preparing forecasts.
• • Describing, interpreting, and summarizing conclusions.
• • Presenting statistical findings to management in reports that include executive summaries, charts, tables, and graphs.
• • Documenting processes and keeping informed of technological advancements in the field of statistical analysis.