Data Science Fellow: Urban Impact Analytics

Company : Datafin Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Datafin Recruitment in South Africa is seeking a Data Science Graduate to join the Data Science Team. The role focuses on data collection, preparation and supporting modelling efforts to drive insights for urban transformation through data and technology.

The ideal candidate has a deep interest in social impact and may have social science credits. This entry-level position offers exposure to dashboards, reports, and automation in a growing tech-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field OR equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Assist data scientists with data collection and preparation
• Support data analysis and modelling efforts
• Collaborate on research projects
• Create visualisations, reports and dashboards to communicate findings
• Assist in automations and workflows to improve processes
• Document processes, methodologies and project outcomes
• Align with the team's aspirational culture and brand
• Grow professionally within a rapidly scaling and impactful organisation

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Data modelling

Data visualization

Reporting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in data science or related field

Job description

Datafin Recruitment in South Africa is seeking a Data Science Graduate to join the Data Science Team. The role focuses on data collection, preparation and supporting modelling efforts to drive insights for urban transformation through data and technology.

The ideal candidate has a deep interest in social impact and may have social science credits. This entry-level position offers exposure to dashboards, reports, and automation in a growing tech-driven environment.