Graduate Data Engineer: Build Pipelines & Insights

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a Data Scientist in Johannesburg to design and build data pipelines, models, and analytical frameworks. You will conduct exploratory and predictive analyses to uncover trends and opportunities, applying scientific methods to test hypotheses and validate insights.

Collaboration with engineers, analysts, and business teams will ensure data-driven decisions drive real-world impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in data science, CS, engineering, statistics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a scientific mindset.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL or similar; eager to learn.
• Ability to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Curiosity, creativity and drive to experiment with new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data pipelines, models, and analytical frameworks
• Conduct exploratory and predictive analysis to uncover trends and opportunities
• Apply scientific methods to test hypotheses and validate insights
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business teams to deliver real-world impact

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking a Data Scientist in Johannesburg to design and build data pipelines, models, and analytical frameworks. You will conduct exploratory and predictive analyses to uncover trends and opportunities, applying scientific methods to test hypotheses and validate insights.

Collaboration with engineers, analysts, and business teams will ensure data-driven decisions drive real-world impact across the organization.