Graduate Business & Technology Analyst

  • Midrand, Johannesburg
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are looking for a motivated graduate in IT, supply chain, marketing, or finance to help streamline processes, build automation, and generate insights. Youll support analysis, marketing, proposals, and social media automation.Ideal for someone curious, analytical, and passionate about technology, AI, and improving business operations.Key Responsibilities:Automation & AIDesign, build, maintain automation workflows using tools such as n8n (or similar platforms).Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, AI assistants).Identify opportunities for automation and AI integration across business and operational functions.Reporting & AnalysisDevelop/maintain reporting dashboards to track performance, KPIs, and business metrics.Conduct data analysis to support decision-making across the businessEnsure data integrity and accuracy in reporting and automated systemsSupply Chain & FinanceSupport inventory and demand planning.Assist with financial reporting, cost analysis, forecasting.Work with teams to identify process bottlenecks and propose improvements.Marketing & Business DevelopmentContribute to marketing initiatives, including campaign analysis and performance tracking.Build and maintain social media channel automationsAssist in creating client proposals, presentations, and other professional documents.Technology & SupportProvide basic IT support where necessaryManage cloud-based workflows and services using Amazon Web Services (AWS).Stay updated on emerging technologies in automation, cloud computing, AI, and digital business trends.EducationBachelors degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Information Systems, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.Technical & Business SkillsFamiliarity with workflow automation platforms (n8n preferred, Zapier, Power Automate, Make.io a plus).Knowledge of supply chain processes, financial principles, or marketing strategies.Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Google Data Studio, Power BI, or similar).Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Jasper, or automation assistants).Basic understanding of databases, APIs, and system integrations.Ability to design professional proposals, documents, and presentations (PowerPoint, Canva, or similar).Understanding of social media platforms and automation tools.Exposure to cloud services such as AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, CloudWatch).Soft SkillsStrong problem-solving and analytical thinking.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Curiosity and eagerness to learn across both technical and business functions.

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