Remote Automotive Data Analyst

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Medical benefits

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Automotive data innovation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven and insightful Remote Automotive Data Analyst to unlock vehicle data potential. You will collect, clean, analyze, and interpret large automotive datasets to reveal trends and actionable insights, influencing product development and customer strategies.

This fully remote role offers flexibility and a collaborative, results-oriented team in South Africa. Join a leading automotive innovator and contribute analytical expertise to shape the future of mobility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, with a strong background in analyzing complex datasets.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools such as Python (Pandas, NumX) or R.
• Experience with SQL for database querying and management.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Understanding of automotive systems and data sources is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and cleanse large datasets from various automotive sources, including vehicle telematics and sensor data.
• Perform statistical analysis and modeling to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies in automotive performance and usage.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators and insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define data requirements and support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization based on data analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven and insightful Remote Automotive Data Analyst to help them unlock the potential of vehicle data. In this fully remote position, you will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting vast amounts of automotive data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Your work will directly influence product development, service strategies, and customer engagement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading automotive innovator from anywhere in South Africa, contributing your analytical expertise to shape the future of mobility and vehicle technology within a collaborative and results-oriented remote team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and cleanse large datasets from various automotive sources, including vehicle telematics and sensor data.
• Perform statistical analysis and modeling to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies in automotive performance and usage.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators and insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define data requirements and support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization based on data analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst , with a strong background in analyzing complex datasets.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools such as Python (Pandas, NumX) or R.
• Experience with SQL for database querying and management.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Understanding of automotive systems and data sources is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement contributions.
• Access to professional development resources and training in data analytics.
• Be at the forefront of automotive data innovation from your home office.