Junior Data Analyst jobs in South Africa

Requirements :

• A Certification in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard tools such as Power BI and ZOHO.
• Experience conducting trend and statistical analysis to identify patterns and insights.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including advanced functions and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with business intelligence (BI) platforms.
• Knowledge of operational systems like Profit, Velocity, SAP, or similar (advantageous).

Responsibilities :

• Monitor attendance in real-time by tracking actual hours worked against planned hours, analyzing variances, and understanding reasons such as overtime, absenteeism, understaffing, and rostering inefficiencies. Look for trends in these areas.
• Collaborate with the workforce management team to adjust rosters and staffing decisions based on data insights to improve efficiency and meet client requirements while maintaining optimal staffing levels.
• Raise immediate escalations when actual attendance deviates from the planned schedule (Workforce management).
• Escalate issues related to absence and lateness to the Workforce Management team for resolution in coordination with HR.