Hybrid Junior Data Analyst: Insights & Dashboards

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 210,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive training

Mentorship from experienced data pros

Career development opportunities

Performance feedback sessions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Analyst for a leading analytics firm in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves data interpretation, reporting, and driving business insights while collaborating with senior analysts and business stakeholders.

This hybrid position blends collaborative office time with remote work, ideal for recent graduates seeking practical experience. You'll build a strong foundation in data analysis methodologies and tools, contributing to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or related quantitative field.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with SQL for database querying; experience with Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
• Proficiency in at least one data analysis programming language such as Python or R is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and processing of large datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support senior analysts in developing predictive models and statistical analyses.
• Contribute to data quality checks and validation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide analytical support.
• Document data sources, methodologies, and analytical processes.
• Maintain and update data dictionaries and metadata repositories.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing projects.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all analytical outputs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Independent worker

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Analyst for a leading analytics firm in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves data interpretation, reporting, and driving business insights while collaborating with senior analysts and business stakeholders.

This hybrid position blends collaborative office time with remote work, ideal for recent graduates seeking practical experience. You'll build a strong foundation in data analysis methodologies and tools, contributing to diverse projects