Credit Risk & Data Science Intern: Analytics & Modeling

Company : homechoice; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

homechoice is seeking a detail-oriented, analytically minded intern with a numerate degree or diploma to join our team in Cape Town. This role is ideal for applicants who enjoy data-driven decision-making and want to apply mathematical skills in a business setting.

You will work on data analysis, reporting, and financial/modelling tasks across teams, building dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) and supporting data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Completed numerate degree or diploma.
• Strong data analysis abilities and numeracy.
• Familiar with SQL, Python or R and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets using Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations (Power BI, Tableau) to support business decisions.
• Assist in identifying trends, patterns, and insights from data.
• Financial/Quantitative Modeling: Support forecasting, budgeting, or risk assessment tasks.
• Build and validate statistical/econometric models.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Process Optimization & Problem-Solving: Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to automate repetitive tasks.
• Research & Documentation: Compile research on industry trends, benchmarks, or regulatory changes.
• Document methodologies and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Statistical reasoning

Financial modeling

Education

Numerate degree/diploma

BSc/BCom/Bus Sci/BEng

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

homechoice is seeking a detail-oriented, analytically minded intern with a numerate degree or diploma to join our team in Cape Town. This role is ideal for applicants who enjoy data-driven decision-making and want to apply mathematical skills in a business setting.

You will work on data analysis, reporting, and financial/modelling tasks across teams, building dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) and supporting data-driven decisions.