Remote Graduate Data Analyst

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive graduate salary

Comprehensive training

Online learning platforms

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a fully remote Graduate Data Analyst position in South Africa. This role targets recent graduates eager to build a career in data analytics from home, contributing to data extraction, transformation, analysis, and visualization.

You will work with a forward-thinking analytics team, delivering actionable recommendations and supporting data-driven decisions across departments. Training, growth, and exposure to real-world data await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python (Pandas/NumPy) or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and transform data from diverse sources.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define analytical requirements.
• Support data models and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Communication

Education

Degree in Statistics or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering a fully remote Graduate Data Analyst position, ideal for ambitious individuals eager to leverage data to drive business insights. This role is perfect for recent graduates looking to build a career in data analytics from the comfort of their own home, based anywhere in South Africa . You will be part of a forward-thinking analytics team, contributing to critical data-driven projects. This program emphasizes hands-on learning with real-world data, providing you with invaluable experience in data extraction, transformation, analysis, and visualization. You will work closely with various departments to understand their data needs and provide actionable recommendations, fostering a culture of data literacy throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and transform data from various sources for analysis.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their analytical requirements and deliver findings.
• Assist in developing data models and supporting data-driven decision-making across the company.

Requirements

• A degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python (with Pandas, NumPy), or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data findings clearly.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility.
• Competitive graduate salary with potential for annual reviews.
• Comprehensive training in data analytics tools and techniques.
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous skill development.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on business strategy through data.