Costing Data Analyst

COSTING / PRICING DATA ANALYST

Salary: R12 000 – R20 000 (dependent on experience and skill level)

We are looking for a detail-oriented Costing / Pricing Data Analyst to join a dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone analytical, structured, and eager to build a career working with financial and operational data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in compiling, reviewing, and validating internal pricing information
• Ensure all costing deadlines and targets are consistently met
• Support benchmarking exercises to assess market competitiveness
• Identify, track, and analyse cost trends using Excel and analytical tools
• Maintain, update, and quality-check costing databases
• Provide support to pricing processes by following structured procedures
• Assist in improving cost structures and identifying efficiencies
• (Advantageous) Exposure to freight and transport costing components

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant Diploma in Data Analytics or similar field
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, basic PivotTables)
• Experience working with structured data or databases
• Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems
• Basic financial understanding and interest in costing/pricing
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work within processes and meet deadlines

Key Attributes:

• Analytical and methodical thinker
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Process-driven with a proactive mindset