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Junior Data Analyst (Graduate Programme) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Questions come to you at a healthcare administrator in Somerset West, and you answer them with data. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source
Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements
Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA

Must-haves

Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them
Careful with sensitive customer data
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs

Nice if you have

Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification
Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric
Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit

On offer

Latest laptop with extra screen
Paid cloud and BI certifications
Hybrid work with two office days

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
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 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Somerset West; 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.

Before you hit apply

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