Permanent Junior Data Scientist | Democratic Alliance Vacancies
Job Description
Democratic Alliance Vacancies – Junior Data Scientist – Cape Town (Fixed Term)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Company: Democratic Alliance
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Data Science
Job Title: Junior Data Scientist – Cape Town (Fixed Term)
Company: Democratic Alliance
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Analyst in the conception, analysis, and communication of research findings for the Campaigns, Ground War, and Research Department in line with the Party’s objectives.
- Creating and managing data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing workflows.
- Conducting exploratory data analysis, developing regression and machine learning models, and leveraging AI and API tools.
- Effectively presenting insights through dashboards, reports, and presentations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer/data science, statistics, or a quantitative social science with a relevant data science qualification.
- Experience in:
- Extensive quantitative research.
- Programming.
- Data systems management.
- Advanced analysis techniques (e.g., regression modeling, machine/deep learning).
- Knowledge of:
- Python, JavaScript (advantageous).
- SQL/database management (advantageous).
- M365 and Microsoft Graph API (advantageous).
- Linux/server management (advantageous).
- Proficiency in R (advantageous).
- Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
- Effective time management and organizational capabilities.
- High attention to detail and administrative proficiency.
Abilities:
- Work quickly, accurately, and creatively under tight deadlines.
- Take initiative and perform well under pressure.
- Focus on outcomes, not just tasks.
- Operate independently with sound judgment.
Knowledge and Commitment:
- Dedication to the principles, policies, and objectives of the Democratic Alliance.
- Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays as needed.
Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2025. Incomplete or incorrectly documented applications will not be considered.
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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