Remote Data Scientist (Graduate Programme)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training in data science

Mentorship from data scientists

Hands-on with state-of-the-art tools

Remote work culture and growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking exceptionally bright graduates for a fully remote Data Scientist Graduate Programme. You will work on machine learning, data analytics, and AI projects from home, addressing real-world problems and delivering data-driven insights.

The programme requires a strong quantitative background and proficiency in Python or R, with exposure to Pandas, NumPy, and ML frameworks. Remote work demands self-discipline and clear communication for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, CS, Statistics, Mathematics or related field.
• Strong theoretical understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn; TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for various applications (prediction, classification, clustering).
• Clean, transform and analyze large datasets to identify patterns and trends.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Visualize data and model results for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to integrate data science solutions.
• Stay current with research in data science, ML, and AI.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Education

Master's or PhD in data-related field

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 is seeking exceptionally bright graduates for a fully remote Data Scientist Graduate Programme. You will work on machine learning, data analytics, and AI projects from home, addressing real-world problems and delivering data-driven insights.

The programme requires a strong quantitative background and proficiency in Python or R, with exposure to Pandas, NumPy, and ML frameworks. Remote work demands self-discipline and clear communication for cross-functional teams.