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Junior Data Analyst (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Posted 1 day ago

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Job Description

You'll turn messy data into reports managers actually use, for a retail chain analytics team in Stellenbosch. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Stellenbosch-based, with most of your time spent at a retail chain analytics team. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

Python with pandas for data wrangling
Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit
Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification

What you get

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 Stellenbosch really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Stellenbosch.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

Put SQL and your BI tool in the first line of your CV; these are the keywords every data recruiter searches.
Show a before-and-after, like "replaced a 6-hour manual report with an automatic daily dashboard".