Junior Data Scientist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Fully remote with flexible hours

Home office setup allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative virtual team in Durban

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Scientist for a fully remote position supporting operations in Durban. You will work with diverse datasets, building models and deriving insights to inform critical business decisions and drive innovation.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in a quantitative field, with foundations in statistical modeling and ML, and are proficient in Python or R. The role offers flexible hours, remote work, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, CS).
• Foundational knowledge of statistical modeling and ML concepts.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Strong problem-solving and data-to-insight mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and pre-processing.
• Develop, test, and deploy statistical models and ML algorithms.
• Visualize and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy data solutions.
• Stay updated with latest data science techniques.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Python

R

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking aspiring Junior Data Scientists for a fully remote position, serving their operations in Durban. This role is perfect for intellectually curious individuals eager to apply advanced analytical techniques to real-world data challenges. You will work on diverse datasets, developing models and insights that inform critical business decisions and drive innovation. As part of a forward-thinking, remote-first team, you'll have the opportunity to hone your skills in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization, contributing to impactful projects from anywhere. Embrace the flexibility and autonomy of remote work while making a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and pre-processing from various sources to prepare for analysis.
• Develop, test, and deploy statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems.
• Visualize and communicate complex findings and insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and techniques in data science and machine learning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Foundational knowledge of statistical modeling and machine learning concepts.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for extracting meaningful insights from data.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating virtual team environment, supporting growth from Durban.