Data Analytics Apprentice — Hybrid with Mentorship

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Structured learning path

Stipend during apprenticeship

Opportunity for permanent employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking ambitious individuals to join their expansion as Junior Data Analysts through a comprehensive apprenticeship in Midrand, Gauteng. You will gain practical experience under mentorship, learning data principles, analysis techniques, and tools to extract insights from complex datasets.

The role combines in-office collaboration with focused remote work. You will assist with data collection, cleaning, basic analysis, reporting, dashboards, and cross-department collaboration

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical thinking.
• Basic proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn new data analytics technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa; reside in or relocate to Midrand area.
• Prior exposure to Python or R is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of large datasets from various sources.
• Perform basic data analysis using statistical methods and relevant software tools.
• Generate reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support senior analysts in developing dashboards and analytical models.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their data needs and challenges.
• Participate in training sessions and actively seek opportunities for professional development.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with data governance policies.
• Contribute to ad-hoc data requests and projects as assigned.

Skills

Mathematics aptitude

Excel basics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Python/R basics

Education

Matric / NSC

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking ambitious individuals to join their expansion as Junior Data Analysts through a comprehensive apprenticeship in Midrand, Gauteng. You will gain practical experience under mentorship, learning data principles, analysis techniques, and tools to extract insights from complex datasets.

The role combines in-office collaboration with focused remote work. You will assist with data collection, cleaning, basic analysis, reporting, dashboards, and cross-department collaboration