Junior Data Analyst

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Professional development

Challenging analytics projects

Collaborative team culture

Pietermaritzburg office

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg invites a recent graduate to join our data analytics team as a Junior Data Analyst. You will work with real-world datasets, perform quantitative analysis, and develop dashboards to support business decisions.

You will be mentored by seasoned analysts, gain hands-on experience with Excel, SQL, Tableau and Power BI, and contribute to reporting while building essential data interpretation skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL) and data visualization basics.
• Strong analytical mindset and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources for analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• Develop and generate regular reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs.
• Assist senior analysts in interpreting data and providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with departments to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accuracy in outputs.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Education

Statistics/Mathematics/CS/Economics degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and driven Junior Data Analysts to join their growing team in Pietermaritzburg . This is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to launch their careers in data science and analytics, working with real-world datasets to extract meaningful insights. You will be mentored by experienced analysts, contributing to critical business decisions through quantitative analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background, a passion for data, and a keen eye for detail, aiming to develop expertise in data interpretation and visualization within a supportive and dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources for analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in datasets.
• Develop and generate regular reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators.
• Assist senior analysts in interpreting data and providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accuracy in all analytical outputs.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, SQL).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in data science.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and annual performance reviews.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training in data analytics.
• Exposure to diverse datasets and challenging analytical projects.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture in Pietermaritzburg .
• Contribution to impactful business strategies through data-driven insights.