Graduate Data Analyst - Business Intelligence

Placements24; Benoni; Vor Ort; ZAR 240.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mentorship program

BI tool training

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Graduate Data Analyst to join our Business Intelligence team. You will collect, clean, and interpret data to provide actionable insights that support business growth and efficiency.

The role offers exposure to sales performance and customer behaviour analysis in a collaborative, office-based environment, with mentoring to develop BI skills and data governance awareness.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or Computer Science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel with pivot tables and advanced formulas; SQL experience required.

Aufgaben

• Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends and insights for business performance.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools to visualize key metrics.
• Assist in building data models and database structures.
• Collaborate with departments to understand data needs and provide relevant analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in data collection and reporting.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.
• Ensure data governance and data integrity; support ad-hoc data requests.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/CS

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a progressive retail group operating in Benoni, Gauteng , is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Graduate Data Analyst to join their Business Intelligence team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to apply their analytical skills in a fast-paced commercial environment, contributing to data-driven decision-making. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and interpreting data to provide actionable insights that support business growth and efficiency. The role offers exposure to various aspects of the business, from sales performance to customer behavior analysis, within a supportive and collaborative setting in Benoni .

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to business performance.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools to visualize key metrics.
• Assist in the creation of data models and database structures.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their data needs and provide relevant analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in data collection and reporting.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure data integrity and adherence to data governance policies.
• Support ad-hoc data requests from various business units.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Experience with SQL for data querying and manipulation is essential.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a strong advantage.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new analytical techniques and tools.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Benoni, Gauteng .

Benefits

This position offers a competitive starting salary and opportunities for professional growth and development within the company. Employees receive comprehensive training on BI tools and analytical methodologies. You will work in a collaborative team environment with exposure to diverse business challenges. The role is office-based in Benoni , offering direct interaction and mentorship. Career progression paths are available for high-performing analysts.