The Foschini Group, a leading retail company in South Africa, is seeking unemployed graduates to apply for the Data Analyst Internships 2024/2025. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about data analysis and are looking to gain practical experience in the industry.
The internship is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and is a 12-month program that offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive learning experience. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for analyzing data to inform business decisions and drive growth.
Key Responsibilities
| Responsibility | Description |
|---|---|
| Assist business teams and management | with the development and implementation of operational metrics, dashboards, and reporting. |
| Use visualization tools | to understand and manipulate complex datasets in a simple and intuitive format to rapidly generate impactful, interactive visualizations. |
| Provide and support ad-hoc reporting services | for non-standard issues and analyses. |
| Continually evaluate, develop, and implement new, meaningful methods | for data analysis to inform the business teams about its performance. |
| Analyze historical figures | to identify trends and help define strategies. |
| Develop and work with prediction models | to forecast future trends and outcomes. |
| Extract, transform, and load data | from various sources into staging datasets and ultimately into visualization tools. |
Qualification and Experience
To be considered for this internship, you must meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study (Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Accountancy, etc.).
- Storytelling ability through visual presentations and dashboards.
- Ability to create data models to bring together datasets from multiple disparate systems in order to support data analysis.
- Ability to analyze large datasets.
- The ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner to audiences from staff to senior executive level.
- Familiarity with data warehousing architecture and processes.
- An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving.
- Experience with visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, QlikView, and/or Pyramid.
- Data manipulation/wrangling skills (SQL and NoSQL technologies, such as KNIME or SSIS).
- Experience delivering prescriptive and predictive analytics.
- Expertise in R and Python is advantageous.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and competencies:
- Organised and thorough
- Administratively strong with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Computer proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Business Case Contribution
- In-Depth Questioning
- Perform Gap Analysis
- Data control
- Document management
- Digital Library Management
- Presentation Creation
How to Apply
If you are interested in this internship, please click on the link below to apply online:
Apply Online for The Foschini Group: Data Analyst Internships 2024/2025
Tips on How to Apply and Succeed in the Vacancy
When applying for this internship, make sure to tailor your CV and cover letter to the specific requirements of the job. Highlight your relevant skills and experience, and provide specific examples of how you have applied your skills in previous roles.
In your cover letter, explain why you are interested in the internship and how you believe your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for the role. Show enthusiasm and passion for data analysis and the retail industry, and highlight any relevant projects or initiatives you have been involved in.
During the interview, be prepared to provide specific examples of your skills and experience, and to discuss your understanding of data analysis and the retail industry. Show a willingness to learn and grow, and highlight your ability to work well in a team and communicate complex ideas effectively.
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