Data Executive
- Role
- Data Engineering
- Experience
- Entry level
- Employment
- Full-time
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No BS summary
Entry-level data role based in South Africa for a UK client. You'll build and clean data lists, maintain data hygiene, and assist with reporting in Excel and BI tools. No specific experience required—just attention to detail, Excel knowledge, and a proactive mindset.
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Our client in the UK is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Data Executive to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting their career in data, marketing, or analytics to gain hands-on experience in list building, data hygiene, and reporting. You'll work closely with the wider team to ensure data is accurate, well-maintained, and used effectively to support business decisions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES List Building Source, build, and segment data lists to support marketing, sales, or outreach campaigns. Ensure lists are targeted, accurate, and compliant with relevant data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR). Work with internal stakeholders to understand list requirements and criteria. Data Hygiene Regularly clean, validate, and de-duplicate data across systems. Identify and correct inconsistencies, errors, and outdated records. Support the maintenance of data quality standards and best practices. Help develop and follow processes for keeping databases up to date. Reporting & Dashboards Assist in the creation and maintenance of reports and dashboards. Support the wider team with ad hoc data requests and analysis. Help ensure data used in reporting is accurate and consistent. Learn to use reporting/BI tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to visualise data effectively. General Collaborate with colleagues across departments to understand data needs. Support wider data projects and initiatives as required. Requirements Essential Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (or willingness to learn quickly). Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. A proactive, curious mindset with a genuine interest in data. Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple tasks. Desirable Some exposure to data tools (e.g. CRM systems, Excel formulas, Power BI/Tableau). Interest in a career in data, analytics, or marketing operations. Basic understanding of data protection principles (e.g. GDPR).
What you'll do
- Source, build, and segment data lists to support campaigns; ensure they are targeted, accurate, and GDPR-compliant
- Clean, validate, and de-duplicate data across systems; identify and correct inconsistencies and outdated records
- Maintain data quality standards and processes to keep databases current
- Create and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
- Support ad hoc data requests, ensure reporting accuracy, and collaborate across departments
What they require
- Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (or willingness to learn)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proactive, curious mindset with genuine interest in data
- Effective time management and multitasking
- Desirable: exposure to CRM systems, Excel formulas, Power BI, or Tableau
- Desirable: interest in data, analytics, or marketing operations; basic GDPR understanding