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Data Scientist (Customer Analytics)

How2Apply Talent Network

Boksburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

A retail chain analytics team in Boksburg needs dashboards people trust and numbers that add up. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Boksburg, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and data models
Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source

Must-haves

Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field
Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
Advanced Excel
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Careful with sensitive customer data

Nice if you have

Python with pandas for data wrangling
Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification

What you get

Hybrid work with two office days
Paid cloud and BI certifications
Latest laptop with extra screen
Annual bonus tied to company performance

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: academic record showing statistics or maths modules plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Boksburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Build one public portfolio dashboard on a South African open data set if you have no work samples to share.
Show a before-and-after, like "replaced a 6-hour manual report with an automatic daily dashboard".