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Junior Data Analyst - Graduate

East Rand
Salary: Up to R15 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: JHB007576/JK-JH

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Our client in Alberton is looking for a Junior Data Analyst supports the organisation by collecting, cleaning, analyzing,and visualizing data to drive informed decision - making within the wholesale and retail environment. This role focuses on analyzing sales trends, stock performance, pricing, promotions,customer behaviour, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail - oriented, and eager to learn within a fast - paced environment

Minimum requirements:

Minimum Matric or relevant NQF qualification
Qualification in computer science or similar field
Newly graduated with 1 year experience within a similar position
Experience in wholesale or retail analytics (internships included)
Exposure to ERP or POS systems (SAP, Oracle Retail, SAGE, or similar software
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar software
Knowledge of inventory, pricing, and supply chain concepts
Basic knowledge of Python or R for data analysis

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Preparation

Gather data from POS, ERP, CRM, inventory, and finance systems
Clean, validate, and prepare datasets for reporting and analysis
Maintain data integrity and assist in troubleshooting data issues

Reporting and Visualization

Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports (sales, stock, margin, shrinkage, promotions, etc.)
Create dashboards and visualisations using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
Support the development of automated reporting processes

Analysis and Insights

Analyse sales trends, customer purchasing patterns, and product performance
Assist in forecasting and demand planning
Identify areas of inefficiency, stock risks, or revenue opportunities

Cross - functional Collaboration

Work closely with merchandising, supply chain, operations, and finance teams
Support decision making with clear, concise, data backed insights
Participate in ad hoc analytical projects and business improvement initiatives

6. Data Governance

Ensure sensitive business data is handled ethically and securely
Assist with maintaining documentation on datasets, processes, and definitions

Technical Skills

Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning)
Basic knowledge of SQL for querying databases
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Understanding of statistical concepts and analytical techniques

Soft Skills

Strong attention to detail and problem -solving ability
Good communication skills, able to present data clearly
Willingness to learn and grow in a data driven environment
Ability to manage time and work on multiple tasks

Consultant: Joelene Koekemoer - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.