Remote Graduate Data Analyst Trainee: Learn & Impact

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate salary

Fully remote work

Extensive training

Mentorship program

Work with large datasets

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp, analytical Graduate Trainee to join a data-driven team as a Data Analyst. This remote role supports clients across Randburg and beyond, offering hands-on experience in data extraction, transformation, analysis, and visualization while collaborating with business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, or related fields, with strong quantitative skills, proficiency in SQL and Python or R, and

Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or R is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is beneficial.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team setting and manage time independently.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and transform data from various sources for analysis.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and implement data models and reports to visualize key metrics.
• Collaborate with business teams to understand their data requirements and deliver relevant insights.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of dashboards and business intelligence tools.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Statistics degree

Mathematics

Economics

Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a sharp, analytical Graduate Trainee to join a data-driven team as a Data Analyst. This remote role supports clients across Randburg and beyond, offering hands-on experience in data extraction, transformation, analysis, and visualization while collaborating with business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, or related fields, with strong quantitative skills, proficiency in SQL and Python or R, and