Junior Data Analyst (Graduate)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Professional development

Diverse projects

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic Graduate Data Analysts to join their expanding analytics team in Cape Town. This hybrid role offers a balanced in-office and remote work environment where you can develop your data analytics career.

You will collect and clean data, perform exploratory analyses, build reports and dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, CS, or related).
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess data from multiple sources for analysis.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends and anomalies.
• Develop reports, dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and implementing data models and analytical frameworks.
• Collaborate with business units to translate data needs into analytical solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking enthusiastic Graduate Data Analysts to join their expanding analytics team in Cape Town. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your analytical skills to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with experienced analysts and business stakeholders to identify trends, build reports, and present findings that shape strategic initiatives. This hybrid position allows for both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, providing a balanced work environment where you can develop your career in data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess data from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness for analysis.


• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.


• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key findings to stakeholders.


• Assist in the development and implementation of data models and analytical frameworks.


• Collaborate with business units to understand data needs and translate them into analytical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.


• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.


• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.


• Familiarity with statistical analysis concepts and tools (e.g., R, Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy).


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with regular performance reviews.


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.


• Access to advanced training and professional development in data analytics tools and techniques.


• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.