Junior Data Scientist - Machine Learning

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mentorship

On-the-job training

Advanced computing resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join our analytics team. You will apply machine learning techniques and data analysis to solve real-world business problems, collaborating with experienced data scientists to build predictive models and data-driven insights.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with Python or R skills and basic ML knowledge. On-the-job training and mentorship are provided in a collaborative Welkom office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• Foundational knowledge of machine learning algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python or R with libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy).
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of large datasets.
• Develop, train, and evaluate predictive models using ML.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists on feature engineering and model optimization.
• Visualize and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with ML techniques.

Skills

Python

R

Data visualization

EDA

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

scikit-learn

pandas

NumPy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Data Scientist to join their growing analytics team. This role is based in our Welkom office and offers an exciting opportunity to apply machine learning techniques and data analysis to solve real-world business problems. You will work alongside experienced data scientists and analysts, contributing to the development of predictive models, data-driven insights, and actionable recommendations. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional passionate about uncovering patterns in data and driving business value through intelligent solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of large datasets from various sources.
• Develop, train, and evaluate predictive models using machine learning algorithms.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists on feature engineering and model optimization.
• Visualize and communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Foundational knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, including relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy).
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Access to advanced computing resources and datasets.
• A supportive and collaborative office environment in Welkom.