Remote Data Analytics Apprentice — Launch Your Career

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote training

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Flexible schedule

Stipend

Career development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is offering a Remote Junior Data Analyst Apprentice role in South Africa. You will work with a forward-thinking team to clean, process, analyze, and visualize data, under mentorship from senior analysts. This apprenticeship focuses on building critical data skills and practical experience in data-driven decision making.

The role emphasizes learning SQL, Python, R and Excel, with a collaborative, remote-first culture and a competitive stipend for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or relevant quantitative qualification.
• Strong analytical mindset and passion for working with data.
• Basic knowledge of statistical concepts.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets (Excel) is essential.
• Eagerness to learn data analysis tools and programming languages.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from various sources.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create reports and visualizations (charts, graphs) to present findings.
• Support senior analysts in developing data models and predictive analytics.
• Learn and use SQL, Python, R, and Excel for analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs.
• Validate data accuracy and integrity.
• Develop data dashboards and reporting templates.
• Stay current with new data analysis techniques and technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Grade 12 or quantitative qualification

Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/CS background

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is offering a Remote Junior Data Analyst Apprentice role in South Africa. You will work with a forward-thinking team to clean, process, analyze, and visualize data, under mentorship from senior analysts. This apprenticeship focuses on building critical data skills and practical experience in data-driven decision making.

The role emphasizes learning SQL, Python, R and Excel, with a collaborative, remote-first culture and a competitive stipend for the duration of the apprenticeship.