Remote Junior Data Analyst: Insights, Dashboards & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Remote-first culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analyst to kickstart your career in data science in a remote-first environment. You will transform raw data into insights, build dashboards, and collaborate with senior analysts.

This entry-level role is designed for recent graduates eager to learn and grow within a supportive team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, while benefiting from a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and processing of large datasets from various sources.
• Perform preliminary data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain data dashboards and reports using visualization tools.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and business stakeholders to understand data needs and project requirements.
• Support the design and implementation of A/B tests and other analytical experiments.
• Contribute to the documentation of data processes, methodologies, and findings.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the analysis lifecycle.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on project progress.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Math/CS/Economics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analyst to kickstart your career in data science in a remote-first environment. You will transform raw data into insights, build dashboards, and collaborate with senior analysts.

This entry-level role is designed for recent graduates eager to learn and grow within a supportive team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, while benefiting from a fully remote setup.