Junior Data Scientist

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

https://www.mncjobs.co.za/company/hire-resolve

Job Description

Job Summary A leading insurance underwriting business is looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join their growing analytics team.
This is a great opportunity for a smart, analytical thinker who enjoys working with data, solving problems, automating processes, and contributing to data-driven business decisions. You'll work closely with underwriting and senior management teams on pricing, product development, and performance monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:

Data Insights: Analyse claims, premium, and policy data; create dashboards and reports.
Pricing Support: Assist in pricing model development and portfolio monitoring.
Automation & Tools: Build scripts and tools in Python/SQL; support reporting and data processes.
Collaboration: Work with underwriters, IT, and management to develop data-driven solutions.

Ideal Candidate:

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial, Engineering) with strong academic performance.
Programming experience in Python and SQL.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic VBA).
Up to 2 years' experience in data analysis, BI, or actuarial-type roles.
Familiarity with Power BI or similar tools.
Bonus: Exposure to geospatial data or insurance industry.

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: or email us your CV:
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.
If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.