Junior Data Analyst - QSR / Restaurant Industry - Newlands East, Durban

Opportunity Available!!!

Our reputable QSR / Restaurant client is currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Data Analyst to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, processing, cleaning, and analyzing business and operational data to support informed decision-making. The role will involve working with data from various sources, including MICROS POS, maintaining databases, identifying trends and patterns, streamlining data collection processes, and preparing accurate analytical reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, or a related field.

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a Junior Data Analyst, Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, BI Analyst, or similar role.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Access, Power Query, Power BI and SQL.

• Experience working with and extracting data from POS systems, preferably MICROS.

• Strong understanding of data cleaning, preparation, validation, and analysis.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect and consolidate data from various sources, including MICROS POS.

• Clean, filter, validate, and prepare datasets for accurate analysis.

• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, relationships, and business insights.

• Develop and streamline data collection methods and automated reporting routines.

• Assist with the design and maintenance of databases and data systems.

• Identify and resolve data errors and monitor database performance.

• Extract, manipulate, and analyze data using SQL, Excel, Power Query and Microsoft Access.

• Develop reports and dashboards using Power BI.

• Prepare analytical reports to support operational and management decision-making.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting, and analytical processes.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and data-driven mindset

• High attention to detail

• Accuracy and strong problem-solving ability

• Good organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Strong technical aptitude

• Eagerness to learn and develop within the data analytics field

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.