Remote Graduate Data Analyst - Insights & Visualization

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic Graduate Data Analysts for a fully remote position within South Africa. You will transform raw data into actionable insights, work with senior analysts, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes quantitative aptitude, problem-solving, and building a data-driven career with clear progression paths. You will contribute to data cleaning, analysis, and visualization efforts, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and methods.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Familiarity with SQL for database querying.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, remote-ready.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing large datasets from diverse sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support senior analysts in building predictive models and statistics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the analysis process.
• Document data processes and analytics methodologies.
• Stay updated with trends and technologies in data analytics.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic Graduate Data Analysts for a fully remote position within South Africa. You will transform raw data into actionable insights, work with senior analysts, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes quantitative aptitude, problem-solving, and building a data-driven career with clear progression paths. You will contribute to data cleaning, analysis, and visualization efforts, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to