Data Science Graduate (Remote)
IT – Analyst, Data Management
Cape Town – Western Cape ~ Johannesburg – Gauteng ~ Durban – KwaZulu Natal ~ Remote
ENVIRONMENT:
Are you passionate about being part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming urban environments through data and technology? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting where innovation and excellence drive impactful change in city living? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Our client is looking for a Data Science Graduate whose primary responsibility will be to assist the Data Science Team. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a deep interest in social impact combined with a belief in the role that data and technology can play in effecting change in urban environments. If you had the opportunity to include social science credits in your degree, that will be an advantage.
DUTIES:
- The responsibilities of this role are varied and dependent on the needs of the Data Scientists. Amongst other tasks, the graduate will be involved with:
- Data collection and preparation.
- Supporting data analysis and modelling.
- Collaborating on research projects.
- Creating visualisations, reports and dashboards to communicate findings.
- Assisting in automations and workflows.
- Documenting processes, methodologies and project outcomes.
- Fulfilling this role according to the company’s aspirational culture and team brand.
- Growing professionally and developing personal competence to fulfil this role in a rapidly scaling and increasingly impactful organisation.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field OR equivalent experience.
Skills and technical expertise:
- Proficiency in data science tools and statistical software, including Python.
- Experience in data-visualisation tools.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks.
- Familiarity with open data.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent communication and teamwork.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.