Data Analytics Apprentice — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Permanent employment opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA is offering an Apprenticeship for a Junior Data Analyst. This full-time hybrid role provides hands-on training in data collection, cleaning, analysis and reporting under seasoned mentors.

You will learn SQL, Excel and BI tools, gain practical data interpretation skills, and contribute to real business projects. The program aims to lead to permanent employment upon successful completion and offers a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Interest in data analysis and statistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with SQL or Python is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data from various sources.
• Perform data cleaning and pre-processing to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct basic data analysis using statistical methods and tools.
• Generate reports and visualizations to present findings to the team.
• Support senior analysts in ad-hoc data requests and projects.
• Learn and apply data analysis software and techniques (e.g., SQL, Excel, BI tools).
• Contribute to data quality checks and validation processes.
• Attend training sessions and actively participate in learning new analytical skills.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA is offering an Apprenticeship for a Junior Data Analyst. This full-time hybrid role provides hands-on training in data collection, cleaning, analysis and reporting under seasoned mentors.

You will learn SQL, Excel and BI tools, gain practical data interpretation skills, and contribute to real business projects. The program aims to lead to permanent employment upon successful completion and offers a supportive learning environment.