Learner: Business Analyst & Data Manager

Origin Financial Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 66,960 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Origin Financial Holdings in Cape Town invites applications for a Learner: Business Analyst & Data Manager. This office-based role offers practical exposure to database administration, BI, data governance, and workflow automation under mentorship from senior IT leaders.

The position is ideal for school leavers with basic computer literacy who want hands-on experience in SQL fundamentals, dashboards, and data analytics within a fast-paced business environment. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Interest in technology, business systems, data analytics, and process improvement.
• Willingness to learn SQL, business intelligence, workflow automation, and low-code platforms such as Zoho.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with database administration and routine system maintenance.
• Perform data cleansing, validation, de-duplication, and quality audits.
• Maintain data across CRM systems, Zoho applications, and operational databases
• Gather operational data and assist with mapping business processes and workflows.
• Update and maintain dashboards, reports, and business intelligence tools.
• Analyse data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support data governance, user permissions, and system compliance.
• Produce scheduled and ad hoc reports for management. Learn SQL, workflow automation, and low-code technologies under the guidance of the CTIO.
• Liaise with internal departments while maintaining confidentiality and POPIA compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

SQL basics

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

IT basics

Mathematics/Accounting (advantageous)

Tools

Zoho CRM

Google Sheets

Job description

Learner: Business Analyst & Data Manager

Cape Town, South Africa

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Learner: Business Analyst & Data Manager within the IT Department. This is an office-based role based in George or Cape Town, with a strong focus on computer-based work.

If you have a passion for technology, data, business processes, and problem-solving, this role offers practical exposure to database administration, business intelligence, workflow automation, analytics, and data governance. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your career in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Information Technology.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Assist with database administration and routinesystem maintenance.
• Perform data cleansing, validation,de-duplication, and quality audits.
• Maintain accurate data across CRM systems, Zohoapplications, and operational databases
• Gather operational data and assist with mappingbusiness processes and workflows.
• Update and maintain dashboards, reports, andbusiness intelligence tools.
• Analyse data to identify trends, gaps, risks,and improvement opportunities.
• Support data governance, user permissions, andsystem compliance.
• Produce scheduled and ad hoc reports formanagement. Learn SQL, workflow automation, and low-codetechnologies under the guidance of the CTIO.
• Liaise with internal departments whilemaintaining confidentiality and POPIA compliance.

Requirements

MinimumQualifications/Certifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric (Pre-tertiary level)
• School-level Computer Science / InformationTechnology (Highly Advantageous).
• High school Mathematics, Accounting, or BusinessStudies (Advantageous)

MinimumExperience:

• Entry-level learner position (no prior workexperience required).
• Basic computer literacy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and/or GoogleSheets.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to newsystems, tools, and technologies in a fast-paced digital environment.

Knowledge& Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Interest in technology, business systems, dataanalytics, and process improvement.
• Willingness to learn SQL, business intelligence,workflow automation, and low-code platforms such as Zoho.
• Ability to handle confidential information withprofessionalism and integrity.

Why Join Us

This learner opportunity provides practical exposure to Business Analysis, Database Administration, Business Intelligence and Reporting, Dashboard Development, Data Governance, SQL Fundamentals, Workflow Mapping, Process Improvement, Zoho Platform Administration, and Commercial Data Analytics. Working directly with the CTIO, you'll receive mentorship while building valuable technical and business skills for a career in Information Technology and Business Intelligence.