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Junior Data Analyst (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

You'll turn messy data into reports managers actually use, for a short-term insurer in Johannesburg CBD. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions

What you need

At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field
Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them
Careful with sensitive customer data
Advanced Excel

Nice if you have

Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit
Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification

What you get

Latest laptop with extra screen
Paid cloud and BI certifications
Annual bonus tied to company performance
Hybrid work with two office days

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed, certification transcripts plus academic record showing statistics or maths modules.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Build one public portfolio dashboard on a South African open data set if you have no work samples to share.
Put SQL and your BI tool in the first line of your CV; these are the keywords every data recruiter searches.