Costing Data Analyst

Recruiter:

Khula Placements

Job Ref:

1636910969

Date posted:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

COSTING / PRICING DATA ANALYST
Location: Office-Based
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

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