Remote Graduate Data Analyst: Training & Growth

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work support

Training & certifications

Annual leave

Home office stipend

Bonuses

Team building

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Data Analysts to join a remote-first team in South Africa. The role focuses on learning data interpretation, analysis, and reporting within a supportive mentorship program.

You will collect and clean large datasets, perform exploratory analysis, and develop dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders across departments. A quantitative degree and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Excellent communication and ability to explain insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in a remote team.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Keen to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs.
• Assist in developing data models and algorithms.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout analyses.
• Contribute to improving data analysis methodologies and tools.
• Present findings and recommendations to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Remote work readiness

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Data Analysts to join a remote-first team in South Africa. The role focuses on learning data interpretation, analysis, and reporting within a supportive mentorship program.

You will collect and clean large datasets, perform exploratory analysis, and develop dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders across departments. A quantitative degree and strong communication are essential.