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Data Scientist (Customer Analytics)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mamelodi, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Questions come to you at a telecoms provider in Mamelodi, and you answer them with data. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Mamelodi; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
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
Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mamelodi really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mamelodi; 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.
Put SQL and your BI tool in the first line of your CV; these are the keywords every data recruiter searches.