Data Scientist – Level 1 (Graduate / Junior)
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Data Scientist – Level 1 (Graduate / Junior)
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Experience
Entry
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Apply by
August 17, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and academically strong Data Scientist – Level 1 to join a team of talented data professionals solving complex business challenges through data, analytics, and machine learning.
This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who have a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field and are eager to apply their knowledge to real-world problems.
We are specifically looking for high-performing graduates who have achieved excellent academic results from reputable universities and institutions.
What You'll Do
As a Data Scientist – Level 1, you will work alongside experienced data scientists and engineers while developing your technical and problem-solving capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and insights
- Assisting in the design, development, and evaluation of machine learning models
- Cleaning, preparing, and transforming data for analysis and modelling
- Developing analytical solutions to solve business problems
- Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented Python code
- Conducting statistical analysis and interpreting results
- Presenting findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams on data-driven initiatives
- Continuously learning and applying new techniques, tools, and methodologies
### Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (BSc, BEng, BCom Honours, BSc Honours, MSc or equivalent) in: Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Physics Or another quantitative STEM discipline
- Excellent academic record throughout university studies
- Degree obtained from a recognised and reputable university or higher education institution
- Strong results in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, programming, or related quantitative subjects
- Solid understanding of data science and machine learning fundamentals
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with libraries such as: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
Advantageous Skills
- Exposure to machine learning projects through academic work, internships, personal projects, or competitions
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Exposure to TensorFlow, PyTorch, or other machine learning frameworks
- Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
- Participation in Kaggle competitions, research projects, or published academic work
Key Responsibilities
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and trends
- Assist in designing, developing, and evaluating machine learning models
- Clean, prepare, and transform data for analysis and modeling
- Develop analytical solutions to solve business problems
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented Python code
- Conduct statistical analysis and interpret results
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data-driven initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Data Science
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Actuarial Science
- Physics
- or another quantitative STEM discipline
Skills Required
PythonPandasNumPyScikit-learnMachine LearningStatisticsData AnalysisProblem solvingCommunicationCollaborationContinuous learningSQLRelational databasesAWSAzureGCPTensorFlowPyTorchPower BITableau
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