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Data Scientist Entry Level (Contract) - job post

The Focus Group
4.0 out of 5 stars
Johannesburg, Gauteng
R21 000 a month - Internship
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Job details

Pay

  • R21 000 a month

Job type

  • Internship

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Full job description

The Focus Group
Johannesburg, 8809
30 August 2025

Intern / Graduate
R18 000 - R21 000 (neg.)
Contract
Cost To Company
On-site
1 - 3 years
Skills
AWS
Big Data
Data
Data Wrangling
Machine Learning
Microsoft Azure
PySpark
Python
R
Statistics
Industries
Banking
Financial Services
Job Description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a curious, analytical, and collaborative Junior Data Scientist to join their growing data team. You’ll work on building models, uncovering insights, and helping drive data-driven decisions across the organization

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and prototype statistical models and machine learning algorithms
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering
  • Collaborate with BI teams and analysts to present actionable insights
  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain ML models in production
  • Stay updated on emerging tools and techniques under senior mentorship
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven thinking
  • Contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment

Required Skills & Tools

  • Programming: Python, R, MATLAB
  • Big Data: Hadoop, Spark, Hive
  • Data Wrangling & Visualization
  • Statistical Modeling & Predictive Analytics
  • Version Control: Git (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.)
  • Master’s or PhD is a plus
  • Certifications in Data Science (Coursera, SAS, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Exposure to DevOps or Data Engineering practices

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Agility and openness to innovation
  • Passion for continuous learning
  • Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
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