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Data Analyst: Data Interpretation and Visualisation
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Advert reference: uj_
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 31 October 2025
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
Level: Management
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
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"Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO
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The Centre for Academic Technologies (CAT) supports teaching and learning through innovative and advanced technologies. Ensuring the training and support of the use of such technologies for both staff and students is a central part of CAT. CAT consists of staff support (Learning Experience Advisors Team), student support (Helpdesk Team), and technical/data support (IT team). Ultimately, we support all staff, students, and support stakeholders on all four of our UJ campuses. The purpose of this role is to develop, support, and maintain bespoke technologies for teaching, learning, and research.
Responsibilities:
- Understand the basic teaching and learning support provided by CAT to staff & students.
- Understand the basic technicalities of the Learning Management System.
- To work accurately with numbers and use different statistical techniques.
- Develop and design reports in a timely manner and aligned with the stakeholder requirements.
- Execute the data visualisation that is fit-for-purpose.
- Ensure accurate, reliable and relevant data and information are gathered from trustworthy internal and external information sources for reporting and planning processes.
- Interpret relevant data and present findings to relevant stakeholders that respond to the objectives identified in CAT relating to Teaching & Learning activities such as student progress tracking, learning analytics, etc.
- Build working relationships across divisional teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
- Test projects where developments have been completed by referencing the specification to ensure that the right results are achieved according to the stakeholders' requirements.
- Support capacity building within CAT and other relevant support services in providing data and analysis for planning processes.
- Manage the detailed T&L processes, which include supporting faculties with relevant analyses of current and historical Learning Management System trends and future projections.
- Monitor, identify and analyse trends in various projects related to student success.
- Design and develop intuitive, user-centred visualisations and multimedia that effectively communicate complex data insights.
- Create compelling data narratives that guide stakeholders to actionable insights.
- Transform analytical findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including academics, managers, administrators, and students.
- Maintain multimedia assets in alignment with UJ's branding standards.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelors' degree (NQF 7) in Information Science, Knowledge Management or Statistics.
- At least three (3) years' experience in working with data extraction, analysis and visualisation.
- Proven experience and ability in working with, analysing, and interpreting data.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards for data visualisations (WCAG).
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Expertise in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Proficiency in multimedia production software (video editing tools, animation software).
- Strong understanding of visual design principles and information architecture.
- Expertise in translating complex data into compelling visual narratives for diverse audiences.
- Proven experience and ability in data mining and data creation.
- Proven experience in a detailed planning environment.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Excellent writing, oral and electronic communication skills.
- Proven ability to produce high level proposals and reports.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Recommendations:
- An Honour's degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. information science, knowledge management or statistics).
- Experience working in the higher education sector
- Knowledge of trends in national and international higher education.
- Certification in specialised visualisation tools (such as Power BI).
- Understanding of user experience (UX) design principles.
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Corne Meintjes (Director: CAT) on Tel:
Enquiries rearding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) on Tel:
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: / or email
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
Data Science
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Not for First Time Job Seeker
Important:
This role requires all 12 listed skills.
Please ensure your CV clearly reflects each of these with traceable experience and references. Candidates missing any of the required skills will not be considered.
JOB ROLE - DATA SCIENCE/ AI/ML Engineers:-
Educational qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, or AI (strongly preferred).
SKILLS:
Machine learning engineering
Azure databricks
Business acumen
Python
SQL
Version control and collaboration tools (git, azure repo)
Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders
Cloud platform knowledge (azure)
Model deployment (CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring)
Understanding of rag pipelines and autonomous agents
Feature and ml data engineering (advanced big data wrangling)
Understanding of project management and agile methodologies
Relevant experience
- 8–12 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Proven delivery of AI/ML models in production environments—preferably in Fintech, Banking, or Telecoms.
- Experience translating complex data science solutions into measurable business outcomes (e.g., credit scoring, fraud detection, churn prediction).
- Exposure to cloud-based ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI)."
Required certifications
Preferred: TensorFlow, AWS ML Speciality, Microsoft AI Fundamentals
Key responsibilities
- Lead and scale a high-performing team of data scientists and ML engineers.
- Define and execute the data science roadmap, aligned to business priorities and monetisation opportunities.
- Oversee the end-to-end model lifecycle—from ideation, exploration, development, validation, to monitoring.
- Partner with Product, Risk, and Engineering to integrate models into digital and operational channels.
- Establish standards for model governance, explainability, and ethical AI practices.
- Drive innovation by exploring emerging techniques in generative AI, reinforcement learning, and real-time scoring.
Work location
Hybrid
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Data Science Analyst
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THE WORK : Join our dynamic team and embark on a journey where you will be empowered to perform independently and become an SME. Required active participation/contribution in team discussions and contribute in providing solutions to work related problems. Let's create a brighter future together!
Use existing research methods and develop new approaches to discover anthropological, ethnographical and sociological insights.
Develop brand tracking systems and convert data into relevant KPI dashboards.
Utilize analytical methodologies, mathematical modeling or optimization techniques to develop intellectual property.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Advanced proficiency in Generative Design
- Advanced proficiency in Machine Learning
HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Expert proficiency in Data Science.
- Advanced proficiency in Data Analytics.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant related skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of studies
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Advanced proficiency in Generative Design
- Advanced proficiency in Machine Learning
Data Science Manager
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Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.
We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.
We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.
We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.
Role Overview
As the Data Science Manager at Kuda, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of data scientists to develop and deploy machine learning models that drive critical business outcomes across the entire credit lifecycle. Your team will focus on building solutions for credit scoring, fraud detection, and collections, while also supporting various other business functions by providing data-driven insights and predictive capabilities.
You will work with cutting-edge technologies in data science and machine learning, with an emphasis on building scalable, real-time decisioning systems that are integrated into our product offerings. This means that your models will not only be developed but also put into production in a way that supports live, real-time decisions, enhancing Kuda's ability to serve customers with speed and precision.
Your role will require collaboration across multiple cross-functional teams, including product, business, technology, and data teams, ensuring that all teams are aligned to deliver value through innovative, data-driven solutions. As a manager, you'll foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that your team stays ahead of the curve in terms of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the most effective methodologies in the field of data science.
Key to your success will be your ability to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions while balancing technical execution with strategic vision. Your leadership will help scale Kuda’s impact, bringing high-quality, machine learning-based credit solutions to millions of customers across Nigeria and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership : Manage and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Model Development : Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models for credit scoring, fraud detection, and collections.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate models into production systems.
- Data Analysis : Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and inform business strategies.
- Model Monitoring: Oversee the performance of deployed models, ensuring they meet business objectives and regulatory standards.
- Stakeholder Communication : Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement : Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance model performance and team capabilities.
- Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience : Minimum of 6 years in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing teams and projects.
- Technical Skills : Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Strong knowledge of cloud environments and services (AWS, Google Cloud).
- Domain Knowledge : Experience in credit risk modeling, fraud detection, or financial services is highly desirable.
- Leadership : Strong ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards, particularly in the Nigerian context.
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:
A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
Pension
Career Development & growth
Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
Group life insurance
Medical insurance
Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)
Perkbox
️Goalr - employee wellness app
Award winning L&D training
We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule
Kuda is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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