Junior Data Insights Analyst — Hybrid Role & Growth

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Professional development programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst in Pietermaritzburg to join a dynamic team. This entry-level role focuses on turning business needs into actionable insights, with exposure to BI and data analysis in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with SQL or Python being advantageous. A hybrid work model supports collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel; familiarity with SQL or Python is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Analyze data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights for business strategy.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs.
• Assist in the creation of business cases and feasibility studies.
• Support the implementation of new business processes and systems.
• Participate in testing and quality assurance activities for new solutions.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical methodologies and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst in Pietermaritzburg to join a dynamic team. This entry-level role focuses on turning business needs into actionable insights, with exposure to BI and data analysis in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with SQL or Python being advantageous. A hybrid work model supports collaboration and flexibility.