Remote Telecoms Data Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Telecoms Data Analyst to join the analytics team and derive actionable insights from extensive network and customer data. The role is fully remote and involves collecting, processing, and analyzing large datasets to inform strategic decisions in the telecom sector.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a quantitative field, 3–5 years of data analytics experience, strong SQL skills, and proficiency with Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Economics)
• 3–5 years of data analytics experience, preferably in telecoms
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data modeling techniques
• Excellent communication skills for a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to telecom network performance and customer usage
• Develop, maintain, and optimize reports, dashboards, and KPIs
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies to inform service improvements
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to define data requirements
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across sources
• Automate data collection and reporting processes where possible

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Telecoms Data Analyst to join their analytical team, working entirely remotely. This role is integral to deriving actionable insights from vast amounts of network and customer data to improve service performance and business operations. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing complex datasets, identifying trends, and creating reports and visualizations that inform strategic decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-savvy professional to leverage their analytical skills in the dynamic telecommunications sector, contributing from a location of their choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to telecom network performance, customer usage, and service quality.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to provide insights and recommendations for service improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to define data requirements and analytical approaches.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across various data sources.
• Automate data collection and reporting processes where possible to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Data Analyst , preferably within the telecommunications industry.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication skills suitable for a remote working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work benefits.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and upskilling in data analytics.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work setup.
• Opportunity to shape data-driven strategies in the evolving telecom landscape.