Remote Junior Data Analyst Apprentice

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship stipend

Fully remote work arrangement

Mentorship and guidance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Remote Junior Data Analyst Apprentice based in Cape Town. You will learn and apply data extraction, cleaning, interpretation and visualization while supporting data science and BI teams from your home office.

Ideal candidates have strong numerical and analytical skills, basic statistics knowledge, and familiarity with Excel and SQL. The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and real-world data projects in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and pursue a career in data analytics.
• Good numerical and analytical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software.
• Familiarity with SQL for data querying is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
• Must have access to a reliable internet connection and a conducive remote workspace.
• Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create reports and dashboards to visualize data findings for stakeholders.
• Support the data science team with data preparation and ad-hoc analysis.
• Learn to use data analysis tools and software (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python/R libraries).
• Collaborate with team members in a virtual environment to understand data needs.
• Assist in the development of data models and metrics.
• Document data processes and analytical methodologies.
• Contribute to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification

Tools

SQL

Excel

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Join Our client, a dynamic data-driven organization, as a Remote Junior Data Analyst Apprentice. This position is ideal for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about data and eager to develop their analytical skills. Working from the comfort of your home office, you will support our data science and business intelligence teams. This role offers a unique blend of learning and practical application, focusing on data extraction, cleaning, interpretation, and visualization. We are looking for a candidate with strong logical reasoning abilities and a curiosity to uncover insights from complex datasets. This fully remote apprenticeship based in **Cape Town** provides an excellent foundation for a career in data analytics. You will be immersed in projects that drive business decisions and contribute to our data strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create reports and dashboards to visualize data findings for stakeholders.
• Support the data science team with data preparation and ad-hoc analysis.
• Learn to use data analysis tools and software (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python/R libraries).
• Collaborate with team members in a virtual environment to understand data needs.
• Assist in the development of data models and metrics.
• Document data processes and analytical methodologies.
• Contribute to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

• A strong desire to learn and pursue a career in data analytics.
• Good numerical and analytical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software.
• Familiarity with SQL for data querying is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
• Must have access to a reliable internet connection and a conducive remote workspace.
• A matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.

Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship program with a competitive stipend.
• Exposure to real-world data challenges and projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced data professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Chance to build a successful career in the growing field of data analytics.
• Fully remote work arrangement, allowing flexibility.
• Collaborative and supportive online team environment.
• Potential for advancement within the company based on performance.