Job Description

Full job descriptionThe Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 30 August 2025 Intern / Graduate 18000 - 21000 Contract Cost to Company 1 years - 3 years Skills Python R Big Data Statistics AWS Microsoft Azure Machine Learning PySpark Data Data Wrangling Industries Banking Financial Services Job DescriptionAbout the RoleOur 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 organizationKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and prototype statistical models and machine learning algorithmsConduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineeringCollaborate with BI teams and analysts to present actionable insightsDeploy, monitor, and maintain ML models in productionStay updated on emerging tools and techniques under senior mentorshipPromote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven thinking