Data Specialist

Knysna, Thesen Island | Office-Based | Open to Graduates

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful business insights? An established analytics and market intelligence business is looking for a driven Data Professional to join its team in the beautiful setting of Thesen Island, Knysna .

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

About the Opportunity

Join a growing organisation that provides industry benchmarking, market intelligence, reporting, and analytical insights to clients across multiple sectors. The successful candidate will work with large datasets, develop reporting solutions, and help transform data into actionable business information.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science , Data Science , Mathematics , Statistics , or a related quantitative field
• Strong SQL skills
• Experience using Power BI
• Solid mathematical and analytical foundation
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work from the office in Knysna

Responsibilities

• Analyse, cleanse, and validate large datasets
• Develop and maintain SQL queries and data models
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within data
• Support business stakeholders with data-driven insights
• Assist with reporting automation and process improvement initiatives
• Ensure data quality and integrity across reporting outputs

What’s on Offer

• An opportunity to work with meaningful business and market data
• Exposure to modern reporting and analytics tools
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• The chance to live and work in one of South Africa's most sought-after coastal locations

Application Note: Only shortlisted candidates that meet the above requirements will be contacted.