Job: Data Science Graduate

Company : Datafin Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Datafin Recruitment in South Africa is seeking a Data Science Graduate to join the Data Science Team. The role focuses on data collection, preparation and supporting modelling efforts to drive insights for urban transformation through data and technology.

The ideal candidate has a deep interest in social impact and may have social science credits. This entry-level position offers exposure to dashboards, reports, and automation in a growing tech-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field OR equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Assist data scientists with data collection and preparation
• Support data analysis and modelling efforts
• Collaborate on research projects
• Create visualisations, reports and dashboards to communicate findings
• Assist in automations and workflows to improve processes
• Document processes, methodologies and project outcomes
• Align with the team's aspirational culture and brand
• Grow professionally within a rapidly scaling and impactful organisation

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Data modelling

Data visualization

Reporting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in data science or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about being part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming urban environments through data and technology? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting where innovation and excellence drive impactful change in city living? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Our client is looking for a Data Science Graduate whose primary responsibility will be to assist the Data Science Team. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a deep interest in social impact combined with a belief in the role that data and technology can play in effecting change in urban environments. If you had the opportunity to include social science credits in your degree, that will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities of this role are varied and dependent on the needs of the Data Scientists
• Amongst other tasks, the graduate will be involved with:Data collection and preparation
• Supporting data analysis and modelling
• Collaborating on research projects
• Creating visualisations, reports and dashboards to communicate findings
• Assisting in automations and workflows
• Documenting processes, methodologies and project outcomes
• Fulfilling this role according to the company’s aspirational culture and team brand
• Growing professionally and developing personal competence to fulfil this role in a rapidly scaling and increasingly impactful organisation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field OR equivalent experience