Junior Data Analyst Apprentice: Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship from senior data pros

Opportunities for permanent placement

Industry certifications

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Junior Data Analyst Apprentice in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role offers on-the-job training, mentorship from senior data professionals, and a clear pathway for advancement within the organization.

Recent graduates or career switchers are encouraged to apply. You will learn to extract, interpret, and visualize datasets to drive business decisions, with exposure to diverse projects across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Matric certificate required; further study in relevant field advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior analysts with data collection and cleaning.
• Perform basic data analysis to identify trends.
• Create visualizations and reports for stakeholders.
• Support databases and data models development and maintenance.
• Learn and apply statistical methods and data modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs.
• Contribute to ad-hoc data projects and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain data quality across processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel/Sheets

Statistics basics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Matric certificate

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification in Statistics/Math/CS/Economics (advantage)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Junior Data Analyst Apprentice in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role offers on-the-job training, mentorship from senior data professionals, and a clear pathway for advancement within the organization.

Recent graduates or career switchers are encouraged to apply. You will learn to extract, interpret, and visualize datasets to drive business decisions, with exposure to diverse projects across multiple industries.