Graduate Data Analyst

Ascent People Ltd; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company seeks a Graduate Data Analyst/Report Writer to support its operations. The successful candidate will develop reports, analyze data, and ensure report efficiency. This role offers excellent training and career development prospects for recent graduates or those with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Recent Computer Science graduate or experience in Junior/Graduate Report Writer role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Familiarity with advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain reports presenting business data.
• Document business requirements and analyze defects in reports.
• Extract data from in-house databases for ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented attitude

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Experience with T-SQL

Experience with SQL report tools

Experience with Business Intelligence tools

Education

Degree in IT, Science, or Maths

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Jasper

Asana

Google Apps

Git

SVN

Job description

Graduate Data Analyst / Report Writer

We are seeking a data-oriented, enthusiastic individual to join as a Graduate / Junior Data Analyst / SQL Report Writer.

You will work for a global company known for excellent training and career development opportunities.

Role: Graduate Data Analyst

Job Purpose: To develop and present reports to support the needs of our client's group of companies.

Responsibilities:

1. Obtain, document, and interpret business requirements.
2. Develop, test, and maintain reports presenting business data.
3. Investigate, analyze, and document defects in reports.
4. Maintain reports and fix identified issues.
5. Document technical details related to reports.
6. Use Source Control Management systems effectively for report files.
7. Monitor report performance.
8. Create scheduled tasks for report distribution.
9. Handle scheduler errors and resolve issues.
10. Extract data from in-house databases for ad-hoc reporting.
11. Ensure secure and accessible self-serve reports and BI tools for users.
12. Assist with data migration and cleansing activities.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Skills and Experience:

1. Recent Computer Science graduate or experience in a Junior/Graduate Report Writer role.
2. Experience with T-SQL in Microsoft SQL Server.
3. Experience with SQL report tools (e.g., Jasper).
4. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Macros.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Team-oriented attitude.
7. Degree in IT, Science, or Maths.
8. Experience with tools like Asana, Google Apps, and source control systems (Git, SVN).
9. Experience with Business Intelligence tools.

We offer a competitive remuneration package along with excellent training and career development opportunities.

If interested, please send your CV now for immediate consideration.

Ascent People acts as an employment agency for this vacancy. We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds.

Recruiter:

Nadine Bramley

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