Junior Data Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career development

Hybrid work

Supportive team culture

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analyst to join their analytics team in East London, Eastern Cape. This entry-level role offers hybrid work between office collaboration and remote flexibility, with exposure to data cleaning, visualization, and reporting using Tableau/Power BI.

You will support senior analysts by preprocessing data, building dashboards, and translating business questions into data-driven solutions, gaining hands-on experience in BI and analytics in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of data from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Support senior data analysts in ad-hoc data requests and analytical projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to documentation of data processes and methodologies.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analytical lifecycle.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding analytics firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst to join their innovative team in **East London, Eastern Cape**. This entry-level position is perfect for recent graduates eager to kick-start their careers in data science and business intelligence. You will work closely with senior analysts and business stakeholders to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge tools and methodologies in a supportive and collaborative environment. The position involves a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between in‑office collaboration and remote flexibility, situated within the vibrant business landscape of **East London, Eastern Cape**.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of data from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Support senior data analysts in ad-hoc data requests and analytical projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to the documentation of data processes and methodologies.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analytical lifecycle.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data modeling.
• Familiarity with at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous internship or project experience in data analysis is advantageous.
• Must be eligible to work in **South Africa**.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary package.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse industries and challenging data problems.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Contribution to impactful business decisions through data insights.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance in **East London, Eastern Cape**.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.