Graduate Analyst - Business Intelligence

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking dedicated graduates to join its Business Intelligence team in Benoni. You will work with large datasets, transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

The role involves building reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using BI tools, with a chance to learn and grow in the field. Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background, excellent communication, and a willingness to develop skills in data analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SQL desirable.
• Familiarity with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and organization from various sources.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Create visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate with business units to understand reporting needs.
• Document data processes and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

SQL

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking talented and analytical graduates to join their Business Intelligence team in Benoni . This role offers a unique opportunity to work with large datasets, transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. You will be involved in developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using industry-leading tools. We are looking for individuals with a strong quantitative aptitude, a curiosity for data, and a desire to learn and grow in the field of business intelligence. This position provides excellent exposure to data analysis techniques and their application in a real-world business context.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and organization of data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing insights to stakeholders.
• Support the creation of visualizations to effectively communicate complex data findings.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and reporting requirements.
• Assist in documenting data processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for working with data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SQL is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and analytical techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive training in data analysis and business intelligence tools.
• Exposure to diverse business challenges and data-driven decision-making.
• Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Health and retirement benefits package.