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Data Scientist (Customer Analytics)

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time IT & Software

R53 250 – R74 000/month

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Job Description

You'll turn messy data into reports managers actually use, for a microlender in Johannesburg CBD. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Johannesburg CBD (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source
Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA

Must-haves

Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them
Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
Careful with sensitive customer data
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)

Extra points for

Python with pandas for data wrangling
Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification
Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certification transcripts, academic record showing statistics or maths modules plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; 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.

Before you hit apply

Put SQL and your BI tool in the first line of your CV; these are the keywords every data recruiter searches.
Show a before-and-after, like "replaced a 6-hour manual report with an automatic daily dashboard".