Junior Data Scientist Apprentice | Hybrid + Mentorship

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 67.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive training in data science

Mentorship from experienced data teams

Real-world data projects

Competitive apprentice salary

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an aspiring data enthusiast for an Apprentice Data Scientist program. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote analysis, helping you learn to clean, analyze, and interpret complex datasets to drive business decisions.

You will gain practical experience in machine learning, statistics, and data visualization while working with senior data scientists. The program offers comprehensive training and a clear path to full-time opportunities in a

Formación

• Strong academic background in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Physics or Economics).
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Solid understanding of statistics and machine learning fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex findings clearly.
• Capacity to work independently on remote tasks and collaborate on-site in Polokwane.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns and insights.
• Support the development and implementation of statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists on data visualization and reporting.
• Help evaluate model performance and suggest improvements.
• Participate in A/B testing and experiment design.
• Contribute to documentation of data processes, models, and findings.
• Stay updated with latest trends in data science and ML.
• Engage in online learning modules and practical assignments to enhance skills.

Conocimientos

Python

R

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote work

Educación

Quantitative degree (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Physics, Economics)

Statistics degree

Mathematics degree

Computer Science

Herramientas

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an aspiring data enthusiast for an Apprentice Data Scientist program. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote analysis, helping you learn to clean, analyze, and interpret complex datasets to drive business decisions.

You will gain practical experience in machine learning, statistics, and data visualization while working with senior data scientists. The program offers comprehensive training and a clear path to full-time opportunities in a