Data Analyst

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets, develop dashboards, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

This position offers flexible hours and remote collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate has a quantitative degree, proven data analytics experience, and strong SQL and visualization tool skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Economics).
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, QlikView).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform data from various sources into usable formats for analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within datasets.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Tableau or Power BI.
• Interpret data findings and present them clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to understand data requirements and provide analytical support.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to join their analytical team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that will inform business decisions. You will work closely with various departments to understand their data needs and provide actionable reports and visualizations. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute valuable data-driven strategies from anywhere. We are looking for someone passionate about data and eager to uncover hidden opportunities within complex information landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform data from various sources into usable formats for analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within datasets.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI .
• Interpret data findings and present them in a clear, concise, and actionable manner to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to understand data requirements and provide analytical support.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QlikView ).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata salary for part-time commitment.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities to work with diverse datasets and cutting-edge analytical tools.
• Professional development support and training in data analytics.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.