Junior Data Specialist

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Junior Data Specialist

Stipend: R12 000.00

Location: Cape Town CBD

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a driven and curious individual to join our data team as a Junior Data Specialist under the YES4Youth Programme. This is a development-focused opportunity for someone with a passion for numbers, technology, and solving real-world problems using data and systems.
The role is ideal for someone eager to build a foundation in data engineering, analytics, and automation within a professional environment.
You will be exposed to a variety of data-related activities, including reporting, data quality reviews, and light analytics, with mentorship and training throughout your time with us. You’ll work with data tools such as Excel/VBA, SQL, and Python, and gain hands-on experience in how data is used to support decision-making in the investment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of datasets used in internal and client reporting.
• Learn and apply basic data transformation and automation using SQL, VBA, and Python.
• Support regular reporting cycles by helping to generate and review standard reports.
• Contribute to data checks and process documentation under supervision.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving reporting accuracy, speed, and usability.

Requirements:

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme.
• Matric
• A completed Bachelor’s degree or diploma in one of the following fields:
  
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Statistics / Mathematics
  • Economics / Business Analytics
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• No formal work experience required, but familiarity or academic exposure to the following would be advantageous:
  
  • Microsoft Excel (including formulas/macros)
  • SQL or any form of database interaction
  • Python (especially for automation)