Graduate Data Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Cutting-edge tools and platforms

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking Enthusiastic and analytical Graduate Data Analysts to join a data-driven team. This fully remote program offers a remote-first environment where recent graduates apply quantitative skills to real-world business challenges, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

You will work with stakeholders and senior analysts to extract, clean, analyze and visualize data, contributing to informed decision-making while developing expertise in data interpretation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R.
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Extract and clean data from various sources for analysis.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop reports and dashboards using data visualization tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs.
• Assist in developing data models and statistical analyses.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and analytical Graduate Data Analysts to join their data-driven team, operating entirely remotely. This program provides a unique opportunity for recent graduates to apply their quantitative skills to real-world business challenges, transforming raw data into actionable insights. You will work closely with business stakeholders and senior analysts to extract, clean, analyze, and visualize data, contributing to informed decision-making. This remote-first role offers a dynamic learning environment and the chance to develop expertise in data interpretation and reporting, making a tangible impact from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract and clean data from various sources to prepare for analysis.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and generate reports and dashboards using data visualization tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver relevant insights.
• Assist in developing data models and statistical analyses to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python (with libraries like Pandas, NumPy), or R.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering significant flexibility.
• Access to cutting-edge data analysis tools and platforms.
• Continuous learning and professional development in data science and analytics.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment, supporting growth near Mossel Bay.