Analytics Graduate Analyst

Job title: Analytics Graduate Analyst

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid)

Business Unit: Analytics Centre

Reporting to: Analytics Centre Leadership Team

Launch Your Career in Analytics, Audit Technology and AI

Are you passionate about technology, data, problem-solving, and continuous learning?

We are looking for highly motivated graduates to join our growing Analytics Centre, where data, analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence come together to support audit teams across multiple countries.

As an Analytics Graduate Analyst, you will work alongside experienced analytics professionals to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance audit quality and improve how technology is applied within the audit process.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who enjoy working with data, solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and building a career in analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Role Purpose

The Analytics Graduate Analyst supports the delivery of analytics, data transformation, automation, and AI-enabled solutions for audit engagements.

The role focuses on extracting, transforming, validating, and analysing data while developing practical skills in modern analytics tools and technologies. Successful candidates will contribute to real client engagements while building a strong technical foundation within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Data Preparation and Transformation

• Extract, transform, and prepare data from a variety of client systems and sources.
• Perform data cleansing, validation, and quality assurance procedures.
• Identify and investigate data quality issues and exceptions.
• Assist in developing repeatable and scalable data transformation processes.
• Document procedures, assumptions, and outcomes in accordance with established methodologies.

Analytics and Solution Development

• Develop analytics procedures to support audit engagements.
• Write and maintain SQL queries and data transformations.
• Support the development of dashboards, reports, and visualisations.
• Assist in testing and validating analytics outputs.
• Contribute to the development of reusable analytics assets and solutions.

Technology, Automation and AI

• Learn and apply modern analytics tools and technologies.
• Support automation initiatives that improve efficiency and consistency.
• Assist in the implementation of AI-enabled audit solutions.
• Explore innovative approaches to solving analytical challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Analytics Centre.

Audit Engagement Support

• Work with analytics professionals and audit teams to understand requirements.
• Deliver analytics outputs in line with engagement deadlines.
• Support the preparation of audit evidence and working papers.
• Assist in troubleshooting data and analytics issues.
• Provide timely and professional support to stakeholders.

Qualifications And Academic Requirements

We are particularly interested in graduates from the following disciplines:

• BCom Informatics
• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Data Science

Other technology, analytics, or data-focused degrees may also be considered where relevant.

Strong academic performance is preferred.

Technical Skills And Interests

Exposure to any of the following would be advantageous:

• SQL
• Databricks
• Python
• Microsoft Power BI
• Power Query
• Data visualisation
• Database concepts
• Data transformation
• Automation tools
• Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies

Prior work experience is not required; however, demonstrated interest in data, analytics, and technology is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

We Are Looking For Individuals Who

• Have a passion for data, analytics, and technology.
• Enjoy solving complex problems.
• Think critically and approach challenges analytically.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Take ownership of their work and learning.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work well within a collaborative team environment.
• Are adaptable, curious, and eager to learn.
• Can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

You Will

What Success Looks Like in Your First 12 Months

• Develop strong SQL and data transformation skills.
• Gain practical experience working with real-world client data.
• Contribute to successful analytics engagements across multiple countries.
• Build proficiency in tools such as SQL, Power BI, Databricks, and Python.
• Gain exposure to automation and AI-enabled audit solutions.
• Develop high-quality working paper documentation and analytics outputs.
• Become a trusted and dependable member of the Analytics Centre team.
• Establish a strong foundation for future growth within analytics, automation, AI, and audit technology.