Geospatial Data Analyst

Introduction Picup, a last-mile delivery and technology-focused company, powered by a scalable crowd-sourced driver network is seeking an experienced Data Analyst with geospatial expertise to drive our data-driven initiatives and optimize last-mile delivery operations.

This role combines advanced analytics capabilities with spatial intelligence to deliver strategic insights, working directly with Senior Management and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and business growth. Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Analytics & Reporting:●       Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions for business stakeholders.●       Present strategic insights to senior and executive stakeholders.●       Design and implement KPI tracking systems to monitor operational performance.●       Conduct advanced statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and optimization opportunities.●       Develop models for demand forecasting, driver planning, resource allocation and risks.●       Design and lead data-driven decision-making initiatives across the organization.Geospatial Analysis:●       Analyze spatial patterns in customer distribution and delivery performance metrics.●       Integrate location-based data with business intelligence to provide operational insights.●       Use data analytics and geospatial tools to support strategic planning and expansion.Stakeholder Management & Requirements Gathering:●       Gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications.●       Partner with cross-functional teams to identify analytical needs and deliver actionable insights.●       Present complex analytical findings to diverse audiences.●       Drive adoption of data-driven best practices across the organization.●       Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing.Technical Implementation & Data Management:●       Design and maintain robust data storage solutions, data pipelines and analytics platforms.●       Develop automated data processing, reporting and self-serve analytics solutions.●       Ensure compliance with data governance standards and privacy regulations.●       Ensure high level of data quality and integrity across all analytical outputs.●       Integrate multiple data sources to create comprehensive analytical datasets.●       Optimize database performance and analytical query efficiency. Desired Experience & Qualification Required Qualifications:●       National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Matric●       BSc degree in Data Science, Geospatial Science, Geography, or related field.●       5-7 years experience in data analytics and business intelligence●       2-3 years experience in geospatial analysis and location intelligence●      Experience with a combination of Supply Chain / Logistics and Startup Technology related businesses would be advantageousTechnical Skills:●       Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets - Advanced●       SQL(Structured Query Language) - Advanced●       Python with geospatial libraries (GeoPandas, Shapely) - Advanced●       Data Warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery) - Intermediate●       Data visualization tools (Looker Studio / Tableau / Power BI) - Intermediate ●       Geospatial Tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) - Basic●       Web mapping tools (Leaflet, MapBox) - Basic●       Database Management: Experience with both relational and geospatial databases