Junior Data Analyst - Hybrid, Mentorship, Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive training and development

Hybrid work arrangement

Upcoming mentorship from data pros

Career advancement opportunities

Access to analytics tools and tech

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is seeking ambitious and analytical recent graduates to join their team as Junior Data Analysts. You will collect, clean, and analyze data, develop dashboards, and support reporting to enable informed business decisions in a hybrid work environment.

You’ll learn with mentors, engage in hands-on projects, and gain exposure to cutting-edge analytics tools while growing toward more advanced data roles within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field as listed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools.
• Assist senior analysts in interpreting complex data sets and formulating actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Contribute to the development of data models and analytical frameworks.
• Ensure data integrity and adhere to data governance policies.
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is seeking ambitious and analytical recent graduates to join their team as Junior Data Analysts. You will collect, clean, and analyze data, develop dashboards, and support reporting to enable informed business decisions in a hybrid work environment.

You’ll learn with mentors, engage in hands-on projects, and gain exposure to cutting-edge analytics tools while growing toward more advanced data roles within the organisation.