Remote Data Analyst (Graduate) – Insights & Growth

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Comprehensive training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge analytics

Flexible working hours

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a motivated Graduate Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This fully remote role offers the chance to work with diverse datasets, develop skills in data manipulation and interpretation, and contribute to data-driven decisions across projects. Based in Johannesburg, the position operates remotely across South Africa.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform EDA, and support experiments while learning from mentors in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong grasp of statistical concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction/manipulation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) is a plus.
• Basic programming skills in Python or R for data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and ability to explain data to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and implement data models and algorithms to support business objectives.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Assist in the design and execution of A/B tests and other experiments.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accuracy of analyses.
• Stay up-to-date with trends and technologies in data analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a motivated Graduate Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This fully remote role offers the chance to work with diverse datasets, develop skills in data manipulation and interpretation, and contribute to data-driven decisions across projects. Based in Johannesburg, the position operates remotely across South Africa.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform EDA, and support experiments while learning from mentors in a remote-first environment.