Apprentice Data Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Remote work

Career progression opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an Apprentice Data Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will learn to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data, supporting business decisions in a collaborative environment.

This entry-level role offers comprehensive training, mentorship from data professionals, and a clear path to career progression while you gain hands-on experience with real datasets. The program welcomes curious, detail-oriented individuals with a passion for data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis.
• Familiarity with data manipulation tools or a strong desire to learn.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for remote collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights, using statistical methods.
• Create clear and informative data visualizations, such as charts and graphs, to present findings.
• Support senior analysts in preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Learn and utilize data analysis tools and programming languages like SQL, Python, or R.
• Collaborate with remote team members to understand data requirements and project goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking bright and analytical minds to join their team as Apprentice Data Analysts , operating entirely remotely . This role offers a unique opportunity to enter the exciting field of data science and analytics, working with complex datasets to derive actionable insights. You will learn to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data, supporting key business decisions and strategies. This is a fantastic entry-level position for individuals who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to develop their skills in data manipulation and interpretation within a collaborative, fully remote work environment, contributing valuable information to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights, using statistical methods.
• Create clear and informative data visualizations, such as charts and graphs, to present findings.
• Support senior analysts in preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Learn and utilize data analysis tools and programming languages like SQL, Python, or R.
• Collaborate with remote team members to understand data requirements and project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis principles.
• Familiarity with data manipulation tools or a strong desire to learn.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for remote collaboration and reporting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in data analysis techniques and tools.
• Competitive starting salary with opportunities for career progression.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing for a balanced work-life integration.
• Exposure to diverse datasets and real-world business challenges.
• Mentorship from experienced data professionals.