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Data Scientist (Customer Analytics) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Paarl, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R41 500 – R60 000/month

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Job Description

You'll turn messy data into reports managers actually use, for a microlender in Paarl. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources
Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source

You'll need

Able to explain what the numbers mean, not just show them
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field
Advanced Excel
Careful with sensitive customer data

Helpful, not essential

Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit
Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification

What you get

Paid cloud and BI certifications
Hybrid work with two office days
Latest laptop with extra screen

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: academic record showing statistics or maths modules, certification transcripts 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 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Paarl; 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

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".