Remote Data Analyst: Insights, Dashboards & Impact

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Performance bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Data Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets to provide actionable insights for business decisions, and develop dashboards using Tableau, Power BI or Looker. Strong SQL, statistical knowledge, and excellent communication are essential.

The role emphasizes data-driven recommendations, collaboration across departments, and supporting strategic initiatives through analytical work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Familiarity with statistical concepts and analytical techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from various sources.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing clear insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Tableau/Power BI/Looker.
• Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with departments to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to address key business questions.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Data storytelling

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Data Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets to provide actionable insights for business decisions, and develop dashboards using Tableau, Power BI or Looker. Strong SQL, statistical knowledge, and excellent communication are essential.

The role emphasizes data-driven recommendations, collaboration across departments, and supporting strategic initiatives through analytical work.