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Junior Data Analyst (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Build the SQL, models and dashboards that run the weekly meeting at a short-term insurer in Montague Gardens. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Montague Gardens (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source
Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and data models

You'll need

Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Advanced Excel
Careful with sensitive customer data
Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field

Helpful, not essential

Python with pandas for data wrangling
Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Montague Gardens really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certification transcripts, academic record showing statistics or maths modules plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.