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Intermediate Data Scientist

Intermediate Data Scientist

ATS Client • Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
30+ days ago
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Job Description

We're looking for a Intermediate Data Scientist who is ready to take real ownership of their work and contribute to solving complex, high-impact business problems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, building practical machine learning solutions, and turning data into meaningful outcomes. You'll be part of a fast-moving, collaborative environment where curiosity, accountability, and problem-solving are key to success.

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver multiple data science work-streams within projects
  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover insights and guide modelling
  • Design, build, and evaluate machine learning models
  • Perform feature engineering and data preprocessing at scale
  • Translate business problems into structured analytical solutions
  • Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code
  • Validate and interpret model results, communicating findings clearly
  • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders
  • Contribute to solution design discussions
  • Support and guide junior team members where needed

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Solid understanding of machine learning and data science fundamentals
  • Experience with tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
  • Exposure to PyTorch or TensorFlow (advantageous)
  • Ability to work independently across multiple tasks
  • A STEM degree (BSc minimum; strong academic performance preferred)

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Take ownership of your work and follow through
  • Enjoy solving multiple problems at once and managing your own workload
  • Can break down business problems into structured technical solutions
  • Communicate clearly and confidently
  • Are eager to learn, improve, and take on more responsibility

Benefits

  • Ownership of real project work and deliverables
  • Exposure to complex, real-world data challenges
  • Opportunities to contribute to solution design
  • Mentorship and support to grow into a senior role
  • A clear progression path toward leadership

Working Style

  • Work in cross-functional teams to solve complex problems
  • Encourage ownership, autonomy, and accountability
  • Value clear thinking and strong communication
  • Focus on delivering outcomes, not just outputs

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