Data Analytics Trainee: Fast-Track Growth in Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a fast-growing fintech in Pietermaritzburg, SA, is seeking a Data Analytics Trainee. This program is designed for graduates with a strong analytical mindset who want to learn to collect, clean, analyze and visualize data to support business decisions.

You will work with senior data scientists and analysts, gain hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or Power BI, and contribute to reports and dashboards while learning data privacy and best practices in a bustling

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a quantitative degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in basic statistics.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python or R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Pietermaritzburg/KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and cleaning from multiple sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• Develop and maintain data visualizations and dashboards.
• Support senior analysts in modeling and analyses.
• Learn SQL and Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy).
• Collaborate with departments to understand data needs.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout analysis.
• Contribute to reports and management presentations.
• Adhere to data privacy and security policies in Pietermaritzburg.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/CS

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a fast-growing fintech in Pietermaritzburg, SA, is seeking a Data Analytics Trainee. This program is designed for graduates with a strong analytical mindset who want to learn to collect, clean, analyze and visualize data to support business decisions.

You will work with senior data scientists and analysts, gain hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or Power BI, and contribute to reports and dashboards while learning data privacy and best practices in a bustling