Junior Data Analyst

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior Data Analyst to join a dynamic team. This entry-level position offers a fully remote setup within South Africa, with flexibility and support for learning and professional development.

You will collect, process, and analyze large datasets to derive actionable insights, build dashboards, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Emphasis is on collaboration and growth in a supportive virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field as listed.
• Foundational data analysis concepts.
• Familiarity with SQL for data extraction.
• Basic data visualization skills with Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for analysis.
• Clean, transform, and preprocess raw data to prepare it for analytical modeling.
• Develop and implement data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver insights.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data dashboards and reporting tools.

Skills

SQL basics

Data analysis fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics/mathematics/computer science/economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a crucial role in collecting, processing, and analyzing large datasets to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions. This entry-level role is perfect for a recent graduate eager to kick-start their career in data analytics, working in a supportive environment that encourages learning and professional development, with a strong emphasis on collaborative virtual teamwork and digital communication tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for analysis.
• Clean, transform, and preprocess raw data to prepare it for analytical modeling.
• Develop and implement data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver insights.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data dashboards and reporting tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis concepts and methodologies.
• Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Basic understanding of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through online courses and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge data analytics tools and technologies.