Senior Data Analyst

Nandos; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant brand in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to enhance data-driven decision-making. You will engage teams with clear insights, empower teams to own their data, and drive innovation in data practices. Ideal candidates have strong SQL and BI tool expertise, and a collaborative mindset. Join us in creating meaningful experiences through data.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for growth and learning

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with modern data stacks such as Dataform, dbt, Snowflake.
• Expert SQL skills including advanced analytics.
• Strong experience with BI tools and data storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Engage teams with clear, actionable findings.
• Collaborate to ensure teams have the right data foundations.
• Develop maintainable, high-performance code.

Skills

SQL skills

Experience with BI tools

Data modeling

Hands-on experience with modern data stacks

Mentoring or coaching experience

Tools

Looker

Power BI

Tableau

Git

Job description

Nando’s is on an exciting journey to Create Lasting Happiness for our people, our customers and the communities we’re part of. Born in Johannesburg, our story has always been about warmth, pride, and unforgettable experiences. Those experiences start with our people: our Nandocas, founders, suppliers, and of course, our customers.

As we continue to evolve, we’re building modern digital and data capabilities to keep the Nando’s experience meaningful and relevant. Our tech team has grown rapidly over the past five years with a clear purpose: to bring courage, innovation and integrity into the restaurant industry through smarter technology and data.

Our Nando’s Values

• Pride – You care deeply about the quality of your work and its impact on others.
• Passion – You bring energy, creativity and curiosity to solving data challenges.
• Integrity – You build trustworthy, reliable data foundations and speak up with honesty.
• Courage – You explore new approaches, challenge assumptions and try new ideas.
• Family – You support and uplift colleagues, creating a space where everyone thrives together.

The Data & Analysis Team

We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst who wants to make a real impact. Our mission is to ensure Nando’s gets the best value from our data, helping us deliver business goals while empowering teams with insight, clarity and confidence. We’re focused on advancing our data maturity, growing our predictive analytics capability, and building a culture that values curiosity and continuous learning. You’ll play a key role in shaping this journey and inspiring others along the way.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Lead Insightful, Impactful Analysis

• Engage teams with clear, actionable findings that drive better decisions.
• Apply and share best practice in analysis, encouraging curiosity and a test-and-learn mindset.
• Help others build confidence in understanding and exploring their data.

Empower Teams to Own Their Data

• Collaborate across domains to ensure teams have the right data foundations and can work independently.
• Ensure data models and reporting follow consistent, scalable standards.

Build Thoughtful, High-Quality Data Products

• Gather and refine requirements with a product-oriented approach, ensuring we build what truly matters.
• Develop maintainable, high-performance code with security and accessibility in mind.
• Champion robust testing, CI/CD practices and strong data governance.

Embrace Innovation and New Ideas

• Explore emerging AI tools and techniques to support smarter, more efficient analysis.
• Share knowledge through demos, workshops, and data evangelism moments.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment where everyone feels supported to learn and grow.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

Technical Expertise

• Hands‑on experience with modern data stacks (e.g. Dataform, dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Expert SQL skills, including advanced analytics and performance optimisation.
• Strong experience with BI tools (Looker, Power BI, Tableau) and data storytelling.
• Skilled in data modelling, ELT/ETL pipelines, and designing for data quality.
• Proficient with Git, code reviews and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience mentoring or coaching others.
• Bonus Experience with Python or functional programming languages.
• Bonus Interest in machine learning, statistics or big data tools.

Ways of Working

• A collaborative and supportive approach to problem solving.
• Clear communication skills, especially when explaining complex ideas.
• A genuine curiosity and willingness to try new tools and techniques.

Everyone Is Welcome

At Nando’s, everyone is welcome and we mean it. We believe that diverse teams create better ideas, more thoughtful decision‑making and more joyful workplaces. Inspired by our Southern African heritage, we celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings. We work hard to ensure a culture where women feel supported, heard and empowered to grow whether through flexible working, collaborative environments or opportunities to lead. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process so you can perform at your best.