JUNIOR DATA ANALYST

JUNIOR DATA ANALYST JOHANNESBURG – HYBRID COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS BENEFITS

Do you?

Have a natural affinity for analysing data and business processes, with the curiosity to question how things are done and the confidence to suggest smarter, more efficient ways of working?

Are you comfortable working with Excel and data to generate meaningful insight, while also collaborating with business analysts and operational teams to document processes, test improvements, and help define clear service level standards?

Do you take pride in being both a process champion and a relationship builder — someone who can communicate clearly, support system administration, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within a fast-paced tour operating environment?

If you’re early in your career, analytically minded, and eager to develop within a purpose-led travel business where excellence and accountability truly matter, this could be a strong foundation for your next step.

Our Customer:

We are delighted to partner with a highly respected travel company known for delivering exceptional experiences across Africa. With a strong commitment to conservation, cultural preservation and community upliftment, this organisation prides itself on creating meaningful, immersive journeys that celebrate the continent’s diverse landscapes, wildlife and rich heritage.

They are now looking to appoint a Junior Data Analyst to join their enthusiastic and committed team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a purpose-led organisation recognised for its high standards and enduring commitment to responsible tourism, with genuine scope for development into more senior positions.

In this Junior Data Analyst position, you will receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Job Description:

In this role you will support the Centre of Excellence in driving operational effectiveness and continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with multiple departments, you will analyse processes, enhance performance standards and help embed best practice, ensuring systems, service delivery and productivity remain aligned to company objectives. • Map, review and document operational workflows to identify efficiencies and areas for refinement • Conduct process testing and quality checks to improve accuracy, output and overall performance • Contribute to the development of service level agreements and operational benchmarks • Partner with business analysts to support process design, modelling and implementation initiatives • Maintain and optimise internal support platforms and team systems • Interpret and manipulate data to generate meaningful insights for decision-making • Champion structured processes while promoting a solutions-focused and customer-centric approach • Build effective working relationships across departments to encourage collaboration and consistency • Support continuous improvement projects, applying analytical thinking and best-practice methodologies where appropriate

Experience Required: • Up to two years’ exposure to business, process or data analysis within a corporate environment • Proven ability to review workflows, assess performance and recommend practical improvements • Confident in interpreting, manipulating and presenting data to support informed decision-making • Experience supporting system administration and maintaining operational platforms • Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to refine processes and drive consistency • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel functions; familiarity with Zoho advantageous • Understanding of organisational structures and end-to-end business operations • Exposure to the travel industry, ideally tour operations, would be beneficial • Relevant degree or formal training in business analysis, process improvement or related discipline preferred • Awareness of continuous improvement frameworks such as Six Sigma would be advantageous

Benefits and Perks: • Competitive salary • Provident Fund • Medical Aid • Hybrid working • Great Company Culture

Click here to apply for this Junior Data Analyst, travel industry role, which is being recruited by Tessa Robertson and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent.

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