Data Science Instructor — Flexible, Hands-On Training

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid work arrangements

In-person and online instruction

Career growth opportunities

Curriculum support

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Data Science Instructor to lead intensive training programs on data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization for professionals.

You will guide students through hands-on projects using Python/R, Pandas, and visualization tools, delivering practical learning and up-to-date methodologies.

This role offers a mix of in-person and online instruction and opportunities to shape the curriculum and support learners on their career paths.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in Data Science or related quantitative field.
• Ability to teach technical concepts to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and informative training sessions on Data Science topics, including Python for data analysis, machine learning algorithms, statistical modelling, and data visualization techniques.
• Facilitate hands-on labs and coding exercises, ensuring students gain practical experience with industry-standard tools and libraries.
• Develop and update course materials, including presentations, code repositories, and case studies, to reflect current industry best practices.
• Provide mentorship and support to students throughout their learning journey, answering questions and offering guidance on projects.
• Assess student understanding through quizzes, projects, and practical assignments.

Skills

Data Science

Python

R

Teaching

Communication

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Data Science Instructor to lead intensive training programs on data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization for professionals.

You will guide students through hands-on projects using Python/R, Pandas, and visualization tools, delivering practical learning and up-to-date methodologies.

This role offers a mix of in-person and online instruction and opportunities to shape the curriculum and support learners on their career paths.