Data Scientist

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
Agency • Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Perform EDA, build and maintain data pipelines, develop and evaluate ML/AI models, productionise solutions with Data Engineering and AI Platform teams, and produce dashboards and insights to drive business decisions while supporting data workflows and governance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Ready to turn data into powerful business solutions? Join a fast-paced, innovative team where you'll work with AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Translate business problems into data-driven and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, issues, and opportunities.
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines for analytics and modelling.
  • Develop, train, evaluate, and enhance Machine Learning and AI models.
  • Apply model evaluation techniques and define success metrics.
  • Support operational data workflows and resolve day-to-day data processing issues.
  • Produce dashboards, reports, and visualisations that drive business decisions.
  • Communicate insights, model behaviour, and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering, AI Platform, and Observability teams to productionise solutions.
  • Contribute to best practices in data quality, governance, and the responsible use of AI.


Requirements
  • A relevant qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of data analysis, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and feature engineering.
  • A solid foundation in applied statistics and Machine Learning.
  • Proficiency in Python and data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
  • Experience with SQL and querying structured and semi-structured data.
  • Knowledge of ETL design and batch/streaming data processing.
  • Exposure to distributed data systems such as Spark, Kafka, or equivalent.
  • Experience with experiment design, model evaluation, and validation techniques.
  • Ability to create dashboards, reports, and data visualisations.
  • Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into practical, data-driven solutions.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams.


  • Skills Required

    • Relevant qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a related field
    • Strong knowledge of data analysis, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and feature engineering
    • Solid foundation in applied statistics and Machine Learning
    • Proficiency in Python and data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
    • Experience with SQL and querying structured and semi-structured data
    • Knowledge of ETL design and batch/streaming data processing
    • Exposure to distributed data systems such as Spark, Kafka, or equivalents
    • Experience with experiment design, model evaluation, and validation techniques
    • Ability to create dashboards, reports, and data visualisations
    • Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
    • Ability to translate business requirements into practical, data-driven solutions
    • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams
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    The Company
    Year Founded: 2013

    What We Do

    Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.

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