Trainee Data Analyst: Mentored, Hands-On in Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship

Hands-on data projects

Career progression in data analytics

Competitive trainee salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is launching a Trainee Data Analyst apprenticeship designed for individuals with a keen analytical mind and a passion for uncovering insights from complex datasets. You will work under experienced data scientists and analysts, gaining hands-on training in data cleaning, manipulation, visualization, and interpretation.

This program offers exposure to real-world data challenges, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow into a valuable member of the data analytics team.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 with focus on mathematics is required/ preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, CS is preferred but not essential for exceptional candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing large datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings.
• Support generation of reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Learn and apply statistical methods to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Collaborate with team on data projects and initiatives.
• Identify data quality issues and implement solutions.
• Gain proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance data analysis skills.
• Document data processes and methodologies.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL basics

Python basics

R basics

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is launching a Trainee Data Analyst apprenticeship designed for individuals with a keen analytical mind and a passion for uncovering insights from complex datasets. You will work under experienced data scientists and analysts, gaining hands-on training in data cleaning, manipulation, visualization, and interpretation.

This program offers exposure to real-world data challenges, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow into a valuable member of the data analytics team.