Junior Portfolio Insights Analyst

IDC · Gauteng

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Posting End Date: 26 Sept 2026

Job Description

  • Proactively and systematically collect and transform data into information, knowledge and insights in professional reports formats i.e. actionable visual displays, reports, insights & predictions to assist CSG and IDC in making better fact-based decisions. Identifying relevant trends through analysis, interpreting and converting them into meaningful insights that highlight opportunities and challenges to improve the CSG business model & the Corporation's strategic plans.

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Statistical and Data Analysis.
  • Portfolio Management and / or Accounting and / or IT & Technology development to drive business applications
  • Formal Microsoft and / or similar related certifications will be an added advantage 2-5 years relevant experience in data analysis or portfolio management.
  • Knowledge of Business Intelligence reporting, working with databases and data warehouse environments, with accurate data and information. Experience will be preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in performing analytical assessments
  • Knowledge and experience of CSG & PICSS or similar internal processes, systems, and procedures
  • Demonstratable experience in working with appropriate tools, technology, methodologies, and best business practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

The main duties of this role will include, but will not be limited to: -

Analysis and Insights Generation

  • Identify data sources to perform analyses
  • Compile data models to perform analyses
  • Verifying the integrity of data to ensure completeness and accuracy

Dashboard Building on Technology Platforms

  • Non- complex concept design, building and maintain dashboard and provide applicable insights
  • Develop and implement dashboards, analysis [including predictive], standard reports proactive notifications when set tolerance levels are breached
  • Work with the IT teams to understand existing internal tools and data warehouses and to identify data quality and reliability improvements and to establish best practices.

CSG Performance Tracking

  • Identify challenges in input reports and how to address the issues.
  • Update and enhance input report to enable improved reporting

CSG IDC Technology Platforms and Automation

  • Identify the data requirements from SAP and the transformation of data requirements.
  • Limited Power BI, Power Apps & Forms Development
  • Understanding of the IDC data environment
  • Assist in the development of the automation tools required, provide feedback and make small edits

Collateral Management

  • Have/Develop a basic understanding of the collateral process and be able to provide support on all enquiries to internal stakeholders
  • Prepare draft reports based on analysis performed for various committees
  • Present non-complex presentation/ reports

CSG and IDC Systems & Procedures and Control Environment

  • Identify and propose improvements to the existing S&P

Stakeholders Data, Information Gathering and Reporting including ad hoc

  • Compile data for shareholder DTIC or broader government and other external stakeholders.
  • Develop the approach of compiling unstructured data.
  • Assist in compiling and review data from surveys and other unstructured data sources
  • Draw draft conclusions on datasets

Job Requirements TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • MS Office proficiency Advanced Excel and MS PowerPoint,
  • Working in and developing reports in Microsoft Power BI and use of SAP platforms
  • Proficiency in other Microsoft application suites and platforms like Power Apps, Forms, Sharepoint, Azure, Dynamics 365 will be preferred
  • Financial and analytical skills
  • Report writing and presentation skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Credible by delivering excellent quality work.
  • Reliability on delivery to timelines
  • Service & excellence orientation
  • Analytical and Investigative skills
  • Interpersonal skills & managing relationships
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