Hybrid Data Analyst - Entry Level with Mentorship

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate program

Dedicated mentorship

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Wellness programs

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analyst to kickstart your career in data analytics. You will work with large datasets, create dashboards, and support decision-making in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with SQL and visualization tools. This role offers mentorship, training, and clear career progression paths within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Basic understanding of statistics and methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a Hybrid setting.
• Knowledge of Python or R is a plus.
• Internship or project experience in data analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Support senior analysts in developing predictive models and statistical analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.
• Contribute to the improvement of data collection and reporting processes.
• Adhere to data governance and security policies.
• Prepare presentations and summaries of findings for stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Math/CS/Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analyst to kickstart your career in data analytics. You will work with large datasets, create dashboards, and support decision-making in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with SQL and visualization tools. This role offers mentorship, training, and clear career progression paths within the company.