Analyst

Collects and interprets information, identifies patterns and produces findings that support business, policy or operational decisions. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 17 linked programmes across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Analyst do?

Collects and interprets information, identifies patterns and produces findings that support business, policy or operational decisions.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR550 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Critical thinking · EssentialData analysis · EssentialCommunication · ImportantReport writing · ImportantResearch · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Science (BSc General) — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Actuarial Science — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Applied Bioinformatics — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Applied Ecology — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Biochemistry and Cell Biology — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Biodiversity — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Genetics and Developmental Biology — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Microbiology and Biotechnology — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemistry with Chemical Engineering — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Environmental Studies — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Geographical and Archaeological Sciences — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Geospatial Studies — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematical Sciences — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Sciences (Chemistry / Physics) — University of the Witwatersrand

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What does a Analyst do?

Collects and interprets information, identifies patterns and produces findings that support business, policy or operational decisions.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Critical thinking, Data analysis, Communication, Report writing, Research.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

17 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.