Graduate Data Analytics Intern at PPS

PPS is seeking a motivated and analytical Graduate Intern: Data Analytics to join their dynamic team in Parktown, Gauteng. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in data collection, management, and analysis within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting informed decision-making across the organisation by assisting with data pipelines, enhancing data quality and accessibility, and developing automated reporting solutions and dashboards. These tools will provide actionable insights into customer trends, operational performance, and key business metrics, contributing directly to the company's strategic objectives. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong academic background in IT or Data Engineering who are eager to apply their knowledge in a practical, professional environment. PPS is committed to fostering talent and providing a supportive learning experience for its interns, offering exposure to cutting-edge data technologies and methodologies. Join PPS and embark on a career journey where you can make a tangible impact and grow your expertise in the exciting field of data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the collection, management, and analysis of business data to enable informed decision-making.

• Assist in maintaining data pipelines and improving data quality and accessibility.

• Develop automated reporting solutions and dashboards to provide actionable insights.

• Work with teams to automate and audit data flows, ensuring clean and available data.

• Engage with stakeholders to understand their data practices and manage expectations.

• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and methodologies through research and recommendations.

• Collaborate with IT and Business teams to design and implement data strategies and systems.

• Assist in creating and maintaining the data architecture that drives organisational initiatives.

• Source and load a wide range of data into the data lake for use by analysts and developers.

• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional business requirements.

• Create data tools for analytics and data scientist team members to optimize products and drive innovation.

Why Join the Company

PPS offers a stimulating and supportive work environment where interns are encouraged to learn and contribute. You will gain invaluable experience working with a leading financial services group, exposure to advanced data analytics tools and techniques, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects. PPS is committed to employee development and provides a platform for professional growth. Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and the success of its people.

How to Apply

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Reference: PPS260819-4

• BSc in IT (Data Engineering) or similar qualification.

• Postgraduate degree in IT - Data Engineering (preferred).

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant database and query solutions, applications, and tools.

• SQL proficiency.

• Working familiarity with visualisation engines (Power BI).

• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in the financial services / graduate professional client market.

• Knowledge of information management practices including information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management, and carrying out business audits and requirements gathering.

• Knowledge and appreciation of the need for consistency in data management and governance.