Remote Data Analyst for Insurance Insights (SA)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Data Analyst for a fully remote role supporting operations across South Africa. You will collect and clean large datasets, perform in-depth analysis, and create dashboards to inform business decisions.

The ideal candidate has a 4+ year track record in data analytics, strong SQL/Python/R skills, and experience with Tableau or Power BI. You will collaborate across departments while ensuring data quality and privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science/Statistics/CS/Math).
• Minimum 4 years of Data Analyst experience, preferably in insurance/financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas/NumPy), and R.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from multiple sources in the insurance domain.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• Develop data models and algorithms to support business decisions.
• Create visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Generate regular KPI and business metric reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and drive improvements.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistical concepts

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Data Analyst for a fully remote role supporting operations across South Africa. You will collect and clean large datasets, perform in-depth analysis, and create dashboards to inform business decisions.

The ideal candidate has a 4+ year track record in data analytics, strong SQL/Python/R skills, and experience with Tableau or Power BI. You will collaborate across departments while ensuring data quality and privacy compliance.