Junior Data Analyst Trainee - Hybrid, Mentorship, Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive stipend

Training opportunities

Potential full-time conversion

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg invites recent graduates to join its Junior Data Analyst Program. You will gain hands-on experience with real-world datasets, work with senior analysts, and develop a strong foundation in data science and analytics.

The program blends office collaboration with flexible remote work, offers mentoring, training, and exposure to analytical tools, with potential for a full-time role based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in at least one data analysis tool or programming language (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts clearly.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and develop within the data analytics domain.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior analysts in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform preliminary data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Create clear and concise data visualizations, charts, and reports to communicate findings.
• Support the development and implementation of data-driven solutions to business challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver insights.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure adherence to data governance policies.
• Contribute to ad-hoc data analysis requests as needed by management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg invites recent graduates to join its Junior Data Analyst Program. You will gain hands-on experience with real-world datasets, work with senior analysts, and develop a strong foundation in data science and analytics.

The program blends office collaboration with flexible remote work, offers mentoring, training, and exposure to analytical tools, with potential for a full-time role based on performance.