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Junior Data Scientist

  • Durban
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: IT
  • Reference: 171160

Apply before Apr 17 2026 | 51 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Procera Group

 Job Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Data Scientist to assist in the research, development and implementation of algorithmic solutions, with a focus on call-center operations in a regulated financial market.

As a Junior Data Scientist, you'll perform data analysis, model development and implementation, assist with practical MLOps and LLMOps pipelines, and contribute to the high-level AI and automation roadmap.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders across various departments to translate business challenges into well-defined problems and deliver impactful algorithmic-based solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Data Science & Modelling:

  • Perform meaningful and accurate data analysis on structured data using appropriate statistical theory
  • Draft Product Requirement Specifications for model development
  • Specify, design and implement data pipelines
  • Work with structured data to develop predictive and prescriptive models
  • Understand the importance and correct usage of evaluation metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, RMSE, etc.
  • Implement monitoring and feedback loops for continuous improvement and delivery

 

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and challenges, ensuring alignment of data-driven strategies with organizational goals
  • Use data insights to propose changes to strategies and processes to optimize contact center operations and achieve business goals
  • Continuously collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategy adjustments are effectively addressing business needs and achieving desired results

  

Continuous Professional Development:

  • Be self-motivated to stay updated on emerging algorithms and trends in the industry
  • Investigate and recommend the application of new algorithmic approaches to drive quick and meaningful innovation within the context of our AI roadmap

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineering Degree preferred (BSc. (Hons) Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, etc.)

Physics, Computer Science and/or Mathematics background is also desirable

Applicants with relevant experience will be considered

 

Key skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong mathematical proficiency
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • Excellent understanding of core mathematical and statistical concepts
  • Ability to read published technical reports and infer implications in context
  • Ability to produce high quality technical reports (LaTeX beneficial but not necessary)
  • Basic SQL proficiency and understanding of relational databases
  • First principles understanding of NLP algorithms beneficial
  • Understanding of applied MLOps and LLMOps beneficial
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

 

Key Attributes:

  • Proactive and innovative thinker
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage time and task prioritization across multiple different projects
  • Passionate about AI adoption to drive meaningful business changes
  • Eager to explore and implement state-of-the-art innovations in the industry
  • Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Collaborative and adaptable to dynamic team environments

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