Remote Data Analyst — Insights & Visualization

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Data Analyst to join a global data analytics team. The role centers on extracting insights from large datasets, building dashboards, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

This opportunity suits graduates who thrive in independent work, possess SQL, Python or R, and data visualization skills, with remote collaboration across teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Economics).
• Proficient SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, QlikView).
• Strong statistical analysis and modeling knowledge.
• Proficient in Python or R for data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience with big data technologies or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sources.
• Perform in-depth data analysis using statistical methods and data mining techniques.
• Develop databases and data collection systems to optimize efficiency.
• Interpret data and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Create data visualizations and reports using Tableau/Power BI or similar.
• Identify trends and patterns in complex data sets.
• Collaborate with teams to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Stay updated with trends in data analytics and ML.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security policies.

Skills

SQL querying

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Python

R

Statistics

Data visualization

Big data / cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics or related

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Data Analyst to join a global data analytics team. The role centers on extracting insights from large datasets, building dashboards, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

This opportunity suits graduates who thrive in independent work, possess SQL, Python or R, and data visualization skills, with remote collaboration across teams worldwide.