Remote Junior Data Analyst — Growth & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Remote work

Professional development

Cutting-edge tech

Career growth

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Analyst for a fully remote-first role. You will transform raw data into actionable insights, build dashboards, and support decision-making across marketing, product, and sales teams.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas/NumPy), and an eagerness to learn in a collaborative startup environment. Remote-friendly with flexible hours and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and methods.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using SQL, Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and processing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs.
• Support senior analysts in statistical analysis and modeling.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.
• Contribute to data-driven strategies and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations summarizing analytical outcomes for stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry trends and data analysis tools.
• Participate in team meetings and project planning.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Remote work self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

R

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Analyst for a fully remote-first role. You will transform raw data into actionable insights, build dashboards, and support decision-making across marketing, product, and sales teams.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas/NumPy), and an eagerness to learn in a collaborative startup environment. Remote-friendly with flexible hours and development opportunities.