Sabenza IT

Intermediate Data Scientist

Sabenza IT  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  12 hours 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.


Requirements


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


You should have:



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)


You’ll Thrive Here If You:


• 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


What You’ll Gain


• 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


How We Work


• 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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About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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