Job: Data Science Intern

Company : Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DIRISA mentorship

Datathon participation

Coding School exposure

Job summary

CSIR’s Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA) invites you to join an internship in Pretoria focused on machine learning, data analysis, and software development to support South Africa’s cyberinfrastructure and socio‑economic development.

As part of the internship, you will collect, analyze, and visualize data, apply ML algorithms, contribute to software projects, and use Python, Linux scripting, and web frameworks for prototyping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, CS, IT or Engineering required.
• Honours degree or certifications in Data Science advantageous.
• Proficiency in Python, Linux, and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of ML algorithms and software development.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Data Science & Analytics: Collect, analyze, and visualize data to derive insights.
• Apply machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems.
• Software Development: Contribute to DIRISA’s data-related software projects.
• Use Python, Linux scripting, and web frameworks for prototyping.
• Assist with the DIRISA Datathon Challenge and Coding School.
• Update training materials and mentor students.
• Research: Publish findings and attend conferences/symposiums.

Skills

Python

Linux

Data visualization

ML algorithms

Software development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Data Science/CS/IT/Engineering

Honours or certifications in Data Science

Tools

Git

Web frameworks

Jupyter

Job description

Join CSIR’s Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA) to gain hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge data science projects. This internship focuses on machine learning, data analysis, and software development to support South Africa’s cyberinfrastructure and socio‑economic development.

Responsibilities

• Data Science & Analytics:
• Collect, analyze, and visualize data to derive actionable insights
• Apply machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems
• Software Development:
• Contribute to DIRISA’s data-related software projects
• Use Python, Linux scripting, and web frameworks for prototyping
• Assist with the DIRISA Datathon Challenge and Coding School
• Update training materials and mentor students
• Research:
• Publish findings and attend conferences/symposiums

Qualifications

• Education:
• Essential: Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, or Engineering
• Advantageous: Honours degree or certifications in Data Science
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Python, Linux, and data visualization tools
• Knowledge of ML algorithms and software development
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Preferred Experience:
• Participation in DIRISA Datathon (advantageous)
• Academic projects in data analysis or ML

Hiring organization

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Employment Type: internship