Human Resources

Data Professional

Network Recruitment·Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Human Resourcesentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 8, 2026

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.

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Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 8, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026

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