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
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 conveyance of research findings in the Campaigns, Ground War, and Research Department, aligned with the Party’s objectives
- Creating and managing data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing
- Conducting exploratory data analysis, developing regression and machine learning models, model verification, and leveraging AI and API tools
- Ensuring clear communication of analysis findings through dashboards, presentations, and reports
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, or a quantitative social science with a data science qualification
- Extensive experience in quantitative research and programming
- Experience in managing data systems
- Advanced analysis skills, including regression modelling and machine learning
Preferred knowledge of:
- Python, JavaScript (advantageous)
- SQL or database management (advantageous)
- M365 and Microsoft Graph API (advantageous)
- Linux and server management (advantageous)
- Proficiency in R (advantageous)
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
Abilities:
- Work quickly, accurately, and creatively under tight deadlines
- Take initiative and perform well in high-pressure situations
- Focus on outcomes, not just tasks
- Work independently with sound judgment
Knowledge and commitment:
- Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays when required
Please submit your application by 31 July 2025. Incomplete 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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