Junior Data Analyst: Mentored Growth in Data

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

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.