Data Analyst

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Part-Time Data Analyst in South Africa to support decision-making through data collection and analysis. You will work 18 hours per week in a hybrid setup, gaining hands-on experience in reporting and visualization. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SQL and Tableau. This role offers the chance to grow in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Practical hands-on experience

Opportunity to develop technical skills

Supportive team environment

Potential career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MSc program (Electrical Engineering or related field advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools (preferred).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to commit 18 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple sources.
• Perform analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for stakeholders.
• Develop data visualizations to present findings clearly.
• Collaborate with team members to define data needs.
• Support the development and maintenance of analytics systems.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data.
• Contribute to automation of data collection and reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in MSc program

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Role

As a Part-Time Data Analyst, you will work closely with our team to collect, analyze, and interpret data that supports decision-making. You’ll gain hands-on experience in reporting, visualization, and problem-solving within a professional business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple sources.
• Perform analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for stakeholders.
• Develop data visualizations (dashboards, charts, graphs) to present findings clearly.
• Collaborate with team members to define data needs and provide solutions.
• Support the development and maintenance of analytics systems.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data.
• Contribute to automation of data collection and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MSc program (Electrical Engineering or related field advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools (preferred).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to commit 18 hours per week (approx. 4 hours / day, 3 days per week).
• Eligible to work in [insert location].

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with statistical software or database management.
• Previous exposure to report generation or academic data projects.

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Part-time : 18 hours per week
• Hybrid : Combination of remote work and in-office collaboration [specify if certain days are required onsite].

Why Join Us?

• Gain practical, hands-on experience while studying.
• Opportunity to develop and showcase your technical and analytical skills.
• Be part of a supportive, growth-oriented team.
• Potential career growth opportunities within the company.