Graduate Data Scientist Trainee - Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Mentorship

Competitive pay

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Trainee Data Scientists in Stellenbosch to build a strong foundation in data science, work with complex datasets, and develop predictive models. You will collaborate with senior data scientists and business stakeholders to derive actionable insights and drive data-informed decisions.

The role targets recent graduates with a quantitative background, strong problem-solving instincts, and a passion for uncovering patterns in data.

Qualifications

• A recent degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and probability theory.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn).
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for data exploration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing large datasets from various sources.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to business objectives.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data-related problems and solutions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Probability theory

Data visualization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Data Science/Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics degree

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Trainee Data Scientists in Stellenbosch to build a strong foundation in data science, work with complex datasets, and develop predictive models. You will collaborate with senior data scientists and business stakeholders to derive actionable insights and drive data-informed decisions.

The role targets recent graduates with a quantitative background, strong problem-solving instincts, and a passion for uncovering patterns in data.