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Data Scientist (Customer Analytics)

How2Apply Talent Network

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 7 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R33 500 – R51 250/month

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Job Description

A healthcare administrator in Vanderbijlpark needs dashboards people trust and numbers that add up. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a healthcare administrator on the Vanderbijlpark side of Gauteng.

What you'll actually do

Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Build ETL pipelines in SSIS, Azure Data Factory or Python
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Check data quality and trace odd numbers back to the source

Must-haves

Degree in statistics, maths, computer science, economics or a related field
Careful with sensitive customer data
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)
Advanced Excel

What's in it for you

Hybrid work with two office days
Latest laptop with extra screen
Annual bonus tied to company performance

Applying, step by step

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, screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed plus certification transcripts.
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 9 working days.

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

How to stand out

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.