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Data Scientist (Customer Analytics)

How2Apply Talent Network

Brackenfell, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Build the SQL, models and dashboards that run the weekly meeting at a retail chain analytics team in Brackenfell. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Brackenfell, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and data models
Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements

You'll need

Careful with sensitive customer data
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field

Helpful, not essential

Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric
Python with pandas for data wrangling

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certification transcripts plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Brackenfell.

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.

How to stand out

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".