Graduate Data Analyst: Training & Mentorship

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate training program

Mentorship

Exposure to diverse data challenges

Competitive starting salary

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 client in Pietermaritzburg is seeking ambitious graduates to join a dynamic data analysis team. You’ll gain hands-on experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing datasets to uncover actionable insights.

This comprehensive program offers mentorship from experienced analysts, exposure to tools like Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI, and a platform to develop practical skills for a career in analytics.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in a quantitative field (Stats, Math, Econ, CS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in data manipulation using Excel, SQL, or Python/R.
• Familiarity with Tableau or Power BI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning and preprocessing data from multiple sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Generate reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support senior analysts in developing data models.
• Contribute to A/B testing and experimental analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs.
• Maintain data integrity and adhere to data governance policies.
• Develop and automate data extraction and reporting processes.
• Participate in team meetings and project planning.
• Continuously learn new analytical techniques and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Data manipulation

Excel/SQL/Python/R

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/CS or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 client in Pietermaritzburg is seeking ambitious graduates to join a dynamic data analysis team. You’ll gain hands-on experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing datasets to uncover actionable insights.

This comprehensive program offers mentorship from experienced analysts, exposure to tools like Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI, and a platform to develop practical skills for a career in analytics.