Graduate Data Scientist

Games Global; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company is offering a 12-month Graduate Programme for Data Scientists starting January 2026. This program provides on-the-job training and exposure to data-centric roles. Candidates should have above-average academic performance and an interest in gaming. Opportunities for permanent roles may arise after completion. For inquiries, contact via email.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Be a Graduate or Final-Year Student when applying.
• Have an average of 70 % and above in marks from first year to final year.
• Matric Mathematics score – 70% and above.
• South African Citizen.
• Under the age of 35 years.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Game Performance to find trends between metrics.
• Investigate relationships between Game Design and Performance.
• Communicate findings to the team.
• Conduct Data Visualization.
• Perform Hypothesis Testing.
• Execute Regression Analysis.
• Engage in Market Research on industry trends.
• Work on Artificial Intelligence projects.

Skills

Game Performance analysis

Data Visualization

Hypothesis Testing

Regression Analysis

Market research

Interest in gaming

Education

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Data Science

Bachelor of Data Analytics

Bachelor of Science - Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor of Science – Mathematics

Bachelor of Science – Statistics

Bachelor of Computer Science and Mathematical Science

Bachelor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics

Related qualification in quantitative field

Related qualification in Artificial Intelligence

Job description

Games Global Graduate Programme 2026

Are you a graduate or final-year student searching for a suitable career opportunity in an energetic IT company? If so, then look no further.

The Games Global Graduate Programme provides 12 months of valuable on-the-job training to graduates who are eager to initiate their careers within the IT industry. This experiential learning programme is an excellent opportunity for graduates to jump-start their career development while gaining valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Duration:

12-month Graduate Programme starting from January 2026 to December 2026. At the end of the programme, there are opportunities for absorption into permanent roles at Games Global.

Salary:

Market-Related Salary and Company Benefits

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Data Scientist, you will get first-hand exposure to various data-centric career paths in Games Global. A view of the work the candidate will be engaged in within each department is given below.

Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Game Performance analysis to find trends between key metrics.
• Working with stakeholders to investigate the relationship between Game Design and Game Performance.
• Communicate and present findings to the team.
• Data Visualization
• Hypothesis Testing
• Regression Analysis
• Market research on the latest industry trends and game releases.
• Artificial Intelligence projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Data Science
• Bachelor of Data Analytics
• Bachelor of Science - Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Science – Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science – Statistics
• Bachelor of Computer Science and Mathematical Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
• Related undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics, Finance, Economics or Engineering
• Related undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Artificial Intelligence

Requirements:

• Be a Graduate or Final-Year Student when applying
• Have an average of 70 % and above in marks from first year to final year
• Matric Mathematics score – 70% and above
• South African Citizen
• Under the age of 35 years
• Interest in the world of gaming
• Willingness to learn new technologies

For more information, contact:

[e-mail]