Data Scientist 1-3 years exp | On-site | George, Western Cape

Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Holdings, based in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Junior Data Scientist who enjoys working with data and wants to build experience in machine learning. You’ll contribute to data science projects, from preparing data to building and testing models, with guidance from the team.

With a focus on developing your skills, you’ll learn how models are deployed and maintained, and you’ll help produce dashboards and reports while explaining findings to business teams.

Responsibilities

• Explore datasets to identify patterns and answer business questions.
• Build and test statistical and machine learning models with guidance from the team.
• Support model deployment and help monitor performance over time.
• Help investigate data issues and troubleshoot model outputs.
• Keep clear records of your analysis, code and modelling decisions.
• Contribute to dashboards and reports, and explain your findings to business teams.

Job description

Data Scientist (1-3 Years Of Relevant Experience)

George, Western Cape | On-site, office-based

At Badger Holdings, we use data to solve practical insurance challenges. We're looking for a Junior Data Scientist who enjoys working with data, asks thoughtful questions and wants to build experience in machine learning.

About The Role

You'll contribute to data science projects, from preparing data and exploring patterns to building and testing models. With guidance from the team, you'll develop your skills, take responsibility for assigned tasks and learn how models are deployed and maintained.

What You'll Do

• Explore datasets to identify patterns and answer business questions.
• Build and test statistical and machine learning models with guidance from the team.
• Support model deployment and help monitor performance over time.
• Help investigate data issues and troubleshoot model outputs.
• Keep clear records of your analysis, code and modelling decisions.
• Contribute to dashboards and reports, and explain your findings to business teams.