Junior Data Analyst - Graduate
Job in
Alberton, 1447, South Africa
Listed on 2026-06-14
Listing for:
Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, Data Warehousing, Data Mining
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- 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
- Analyse sales trends, customer purchasing patterns, and product performance
- Assist in forecasting and demand planning
- Identify areas of inefficiency, stock risks, or revenue opportunities
- 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
- Ensure sensitive business data is handled ethically and securely
- Assist with maintaining documentation on datasets, processes, and definitions
- 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
- 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
Joelene Koekemoer - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
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