Junior Data Scientist

Badger Holdings Inc; George; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in George is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to launch your career in data science. You will gain hands-on exposure across the full data science lifecycle, including data preparation, model development, and insight generation. Ideal candidates are eager to learn and enjoy critical thinking. This on-site position offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and innovate in data science.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prep, clean, and transform datasets for machine learning tasks.
• Explore data to uncover insights that drive smart model design.
• Develop and validate machine learning models.
• Monitor and retrain models to stay ahead of drift.

Skills

Machine learning

Data cleaning

Data transformation

Dashboard creation

Job description

Junior Data Scientist – Badger Holdings

George, Western Cape (On-site | Office-based)

Are you ready to launch your career in data science and make a real impact? At Badger Holdings, we’re looking for a Junior Data Scientist who’s eager to learn, innovate, and put machine learning into action to solve real business problems.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work alongside an experienced team, gaining hands-on exposure across the full data science lifecycle:

• Prep, clean, and transform datasets for machine learning tasks
• Explore data to uncover insights that drive smart model design
• Develop and validate machine learning models
• Monitor and retrain models to stay ahead of drift
• Build dashboards & reports to turn insights into decisions
• Document your processes clearly so the team can build on your work