Data Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Data Analyst for a remote, contract-based role. The ideal candidate will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to uncover insights that drive business decisions.

You will create compelling visualizations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable recommendations. The role requires strong SQL skills, experience with Tableau or Power BI, and proficiency in R or Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst.
• Strong SQL querying skills.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data viz tools.
• Knowledge of R or Python is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sources.
• Perform data analysis using statistical methods and identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Interpret data and provide actionable insights to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and analytical needs.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accuracy in all analyses.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest data analysis techniques and tools.
• Assist in the development of dashboards and performance metrics.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

About the Role Our client, a leading business intelligence firm, is seeking a Data Analyst for a remote, contract-based position. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for uncovering insights from complex datasets. You will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization tools, and experience with statistical analysis. You will work closely with various teams to understand their data needs and provide actionable recommendations. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to impactful data-driven projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sources.
• Perform data analysis using statistical methods and identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Interpret data and provide actionable insights to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and analytical needs.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accuracy in all analyses.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest data analysis techniques and tools.
• Assist in the development of dashboards and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with SQL for data querying.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience with statistical programming languages like R or Python is a significant plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging data projects.
• Gain experience with cutting-edge data analysis tools and methodologies.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Supportive virtual team environment.