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Graduate Data Scientist

Full-time

Network Finance

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Exploration & Preparation
  • Collect, clean, and transform large datasets from various sources.
  • Work with both structured and unstructured data to ensure quality, consistency, and usability.
  • Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and analytical datasets.
Machine Learning & Analytics
  • Assist in building and testing machine learning models.
  • Contribute to feature engineering and model improvement initiatives.
  • Support the implementation of anomaly detection and predictive analytics solutions.
  • Evaluate model performance and document key findings.
Reporting & Visualisation
  • Create interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
  • Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable business insights.
  • Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaboration & Innovation
  • Partner with analysts, engineers, and business teams to understand data requirements.
  • Contribute to automation and process improvement projects.
  • Help develop solutions that improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
Continuous Learning
  • Stay up to date with emerging tools, technologies, and industry trends.
  • Continuously explore new approaches to analytics and machine learning. 
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in:
    • Data Science
    • Statistics
    • Computer Science
    • Mathematics
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Or a related quantitative field
Recent graduates and candidates with up to 2 years' experience are encouraged to apply.
Technical Skills
  • Working knowledge of Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib or similar libraries).
  • Familiarity with SQL and basic database concepts.
  • Experience with Power BI , Excel, or other reporting tools.
  • Understanding data analysis and machine learning fundamentals.
Advantageous Experience
  • Exposure to Git or version control tools.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and data engineering concepts.
  • Experience with financial or transactional data.
Why Join?
  • Work on real business problems using modern data science techniques.
  • Gain exposure to machine learning, financial analytics, business intelligence, and automation.
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive learning environment.
  • Accelerate your professional growth through practical, hands-on experience.
  • Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in data science and analytics.
If you are eager to learn, thrive on problem-solving, and want to apply your technical skills in a fast-paced professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Evandria Rademeyer
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Vacancy posted 9 hours ago
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