Junior Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Penny The Recruiter

Job Ref:

PR000673/RN

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a Junior Data Scientist tto join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.

POSITION INFO:

What you will be doing:
Develop statistical models and algorithms through the use of libraries and abstractions
Conducts explority data analysis

Create value out of various datasets

Provide insights to BI and BA to further exploit and present their models.

Apply advanced analytical techniques such as machine learning and artificial intelligence in order to derive business value.

Conduct data discovery for inclusion in models.

Proficiency in a programming toolset (for e.g, Python, R) for data manipulation and basic data analysis tasks.

Grow in knoweldge of latest tools and techniques with guidance from senior team members.

Able to query and pre-process (wrangle/munge) data.

Collaborates with senior data scientists/analysts/engineers to implement and deploy scalable solutions.

Implement and maintain ML models and algorithms that drive innovation throughout the organization.

Conduct self-development through researching best practices, conducting experiments, and collaborating with industry leaders.

Monitor and maintain models in production and re-train if necessary.

Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.

Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise.

Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities.

Contribute to the company Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).

Participate and support positive team culture in achievement of business strategy.

Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

What we are looking for:
Completed Masters/PhD in STEM or related technical discipline
Cloud (Azure, AWS), DEVOPS or Data engineering certification. Any Data Science certification will be an added advantage, Coursera, Udemy, SAS Data Scientist certification, Microsoft Data Scientist.
1-3 years’ experience in a statistical and/or data science role
Cursory knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization or related field
Experience with R, Python, Matlab is required, programming in C, C++, Java
Experience working with large data sets, simulation/ optimization and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, Arena, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong desire to work in cross functional teams
Attitude to thrive in a fun, agile start-up like environment.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

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