Remote Trainee Data Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote training program

Competitive trainee salary

Performance reviews

Flexible hours

Remote teamwork

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated individuals for a Remote Trainee Data Analyst role based in Port Elizabeth. Enjoy a fully remote, training-focused start with mentorship to grow skills in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization.

You will work with experienced professionals, contribute to data-driven decisions, and benefit from a remote-first environment designed to support learning and career development in data science.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of statistics and data analysis concepts.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel) and a desire to learn data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• A proactive approach and a strong eagerness to learn and develop data analytics expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data from various sources.
• Clean and preprocess data to ensure accuracy and integrity for analysis.
• Perform basic data analysis using statistical methods and tools.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members remotely to support ongoing data projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical concepts

Excel

Remote collaboration

Communication

Learning mindset

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for motivated and analytical individuals to join their team as Remote Trainee Data Analysts , based in Port Elizabeth . This is a fully remote opportunity to kickstart your career in data analytics. You will receive extensive training and mentorship to develop skills in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization. Working with a team of experienced professionals, you will contribute to data-driven decision-making across various business functions. We offer a supportive, remote-first environment where you can learn, grow, and build a strong foundation in the rapidly evolving field of data science.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data from various sources.
• Clean and preprocess data to ensure accuracy and integrity for analysis.
• Perform basic data analysis using statistical methods and tools.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members remotely to support ongoing data projects.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of statistics and data analysis concepts.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel) and a desire to learn data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• A proactive approach and a strong eagerness to learn and develop data analytics expertise.

Benefits

• Comprehensive remote training program in data analysis techniques.
• Competitive trainee salary with regular performance reviews.
• Exposure to real-world data challenges and advanced analytical tools.
• Flexible working hours within a fully remote setup.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.