Graduate Data Scientist

SupportFinity™; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company is looking for a Graduate Data Scientist to enhance its data and analytics capabilities. The role involves designing data pipelines, deploying AI models, and delivering actionable insights through data visualisations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Data Science and experience in data engineering and machine learning, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join us in Gauteng, South Africa, for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience with data, analysis and machine learning models.
• Experience with coding using Python or similar.
• Experience with database querying using SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data pipelines.
• Deliver actionable insights from data.
• Build and deploy AI models.
• Incorporate best practices of managing big data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to understand and simplify the complex

Capability to work independently and as part of a team

Self-motivated and professional

Commitment to continuous learning

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Graduate Data Scientist will deliver value by improving and supporting the Teraco data and analytics capability. This includes components of data engineering, artificial intelligence, and business intelligence.

Data Engineering

• Design and build data pipelines.
• Incorporate best practices of managing big data (i.e., high volume, high velocity, high variety).

Artificial Intelligence

• Build and deploy AI models.
• Incorporate best practices of MLOps for managing the lifecycle of models, e.g., data preparation, model training, feature selection, evaluation, model selection, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

Business Intelligence

• Deliver actionable insights from data.
• Build insightful data visualisations to communicate findings effectively.

Job Requirements

Skills Requirement

• Excellent communication skills – clearly articulate ideas and thoughts.
• Ability to understand and simplify the complex.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated and professional.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with data, analysis and machine learning models using tools like Python, R, or similar.
• Experience with coding using Python (preferred) or similar.
• Experience with database querying using SQL.
• Experience with data engineering concepts.
• Experience with machine learning concepts and algorithms.