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STEM & Technology
Data & AI
Data Analyst
Data analysts collect, clean, and interpret large datasets to help businesses make smarter decisions. With the explosion of digital services in South Africa, data skills are among the most sought-after in finance, retail, telecoms, and government.
📅 2–4 years (Diploma, BCom, or BSc Statistics)
💰 R22k – R75k/mo
🎓 Grade 12
Required Subjects
Information Technology
Mathematics
Your Journey
1
Pass Matric with strong Maths
2
Study BCom Statistics, BSc Data Science, or a related diploma
3
Learn tools: Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python or R, Power BI or Tableau
4
Complete online certifications (Google Data Analytics, Microsoft Power BI)
5
Apply for analyst roles at banks, retailers, insurance companies, or government
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- Industry
- Data & AI
- Study Duration
- 2–4 years (Diploma, BCom, or BSc Statistics)
- Minimum Grade
- Grade 12
- Required Subjects
- 2