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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Data Scientist (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

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  • Contract Junior position
  • Pretoria
  • Posted 29 Jun 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2641476 - Ref 878000021078036
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About the position

Ready to turn data into powerful business solutions? Join a fast-paced, innovative team where you'll work with AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world challenges.


Your responsibilities will include:


  • Translate business problems into data-driven and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, issues, and opportunities.
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines for analytics and modelling.
  • Develop, train, evaluate, and enhance Machine Learning and AI models.
  • Apply model evaluation techniques and define success metrics.
  • Support operational data workflows and resolve day-to-day data processing issues.
  • Produce dashboards, reports, and visualisations that drive business decisions.
  • Communicate insights, model behaviour, and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering, AI Platform, and Observability teams to productionise solutions.
  • Contribute to best practices in data quality, governance, and the responsible use of AI.


Requirements
  • A relevant qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of data analysis, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and feature engineering.
  • A solid foundation in applied statistics and Machine Learning.
  • Proficiency in Python and data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
  • Experience with SQL and querying structured and semi-structured data.
  • Knowledge of ETL design and batch/streaming data processing.
  • Exposure to distributed data systems such as Spark, Kafka, or equivalent.
  • Experience with experiment design, model evaluation, and validation techniques.
  • Ability to create dashboards, reports, and data visualisations.
  • Experience using Git for version control and collaborative development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into practical, data-driven solutions.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams.


    • Desired Skills:

    • Spark
    • Kafka
    • or equivalent
    • PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
    • Scikit-learn
    • Pandas
    • NumPy

    Desired Qualification Level:

    • Degree

    About The Employer:


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    DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

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    About the agency

    Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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