Costing Data Analyst

Khula Human Capital; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 133,920 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Khula Human Capital is seeking a detail-oriented Costing / Pricing Data Analyst to work in an office-based environment in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. This role offers a salary ranging from R12,000 to R20,000, depending on experience and skill level. The ideal candidate will be analytical, organized, and eager to manage financial and operational data.

Responsibilities include assisting in compiling and validating pricing information, analyzing cost trends, and supporting pricing processes. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and a relevant diploma.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and basic PivotTables.
• Experience working with structured data or databases.
• Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling, reviewing, and validating internal pricing information.
• Ensure all costing deadlines and targets are consistently met.
• Identify, track, and analyse cost trends using Excel and analytical tools.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, basic PivotTables)

Computer literacy

Financial understanding

Education

Relevant Diploma in Data Analytics or similar field

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

Overview

COSTING / PRICING DATA ANALYST — Location: Office-Based • Salary: R12 000 – R20 000 (dependent on experience and skill level)

We are looking for a detail-oriented Costing / Pricing Data Analyst to join a dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone analytical, structured, and eager to build a career working with financial and operational data.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling, reviewing, and validating internal pricing information
• Ensure all costing deadlines and targets are consistently met
• Support benchmarking exercises to assess market competitiveness
• Identify, track, and analyse cost trends using Excel and analytical tools
• Maintain, update, and quality-check costing databases
• Provide support to pricing processes by following structured procedures
• Assist in improving cost structures and identifying efficiencies
• (Advantageous) Exposure to freight and transport costing components

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant Diploma in Data Analytics or similar field
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, basic PivotTables)
• Experience working with structured data or databases
• Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems
• Basic financial understanding and interest in costing/pricing
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work within processes and meet deadlines

Key Attributes

• Analytical and methodical thinker
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Process-driven with a proactive mindset