Hybrid Junior Data Analyst: Insights, Dashboards & Growth

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join a dynamic team. The role offers hybrid collaboration, allowing in-office work with remote flexibility as you support data collection, cleaning, and analysis.

You will work with senior analysts and stakeholders to develop dashboards and reports, applying statistical techniques and data modeling concepts while building your skills in Excel and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or related quantitative field.
• Basic understanding of data analysis principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Familiarity with at least one data visualization tool (Tableau/Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Prior internship or project experience in data analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and organization of data from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs.
• Support senior analysts in conducting in-depth data analysis and generating actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Prepare presentations and summaries of findings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of data quality checks and validation processes.
• Learn and apply statistical techniques and data modeling concepts.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy in all analytical activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join a dynamic team. The role offers hybrid collaboration, allowing in-office work with remote flexibility as you support data collection, cleaning, and analysis.

You will work with senior analysts and stakeholders to develop dashboards and reports, applying statistical techniques and data modeling concepts while building your skills in Excel and BI tools.