Remote Graduate Data Analyst – Insights & Dashboards

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Cutting-edge data tools

Training and mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Data Analyst to join a fully remote analytics team. You will work from Durban, handling large datasets, performing statistical analyses and building dashboards to inform client decisions.

The role emphasizes a strong quantitative background, data visualization expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, or Economics).
• Strong knowledge of statistics and data analysis techniques.
• SQL proficiency for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with Python or R is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources.
• Perform data analysis using statistical methods and data mining techniques.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and data analytics strategies.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.
• Assist in the development of data models and predictive analytics tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/CS/Economics

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Data Analyst to join a fully remote analytics team. You will work from Durban, handling large datasets, performing statistical analyses and building dashboards to inform client decisions.

The role emphasizes a strong quantitative background, data visualization expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment.