ALX Africa
Data Scientist
Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.
Africa
Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Added 2 days ago
Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Africa
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Data
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $110k–$205k a year, a typical range taken from 231 mid-level data roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Region Restricted
Remote work is allowed, but only for candidates based in Africa.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote, ALX Africa"
- Job description states: "remote role within Africa"
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- Timezone overlap with the listed area is often expected
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About the role
Do you love turning data into clear answers that move a business forward? Are you fluent in SQL and Python, and do you take pride in building dashboards and reports that people actually use to make decisions? Do you have experience with dashboard building in tools like QuickSight, Metabase, or Power BI? Are you naturally curious, analytical, and driven to understand the story behind the numbers? Do you want your work to directly support a mission that is unlocking tech careers for millions of young Africans? If so, then this might just be the role for you.
About ALX Africa
ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.
With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.
We achieve this by:
Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey.
Our impact thus far:
347k+ graduates since 2020
257k youth in work
31k youth starting own ventures
60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs
Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.
Role Summary
ALX Africa is looking for a Data Scientist to join our Business Intelligence team. You will build and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics that turn data into insight across the organisation. Working closely with the BI team and stakeholders, you will write production SQL and Python, design reliable reporting pipelines, and help shape how the business measures and acts on its data. This is a remote role within Africa, working African time zones.
Specific Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and improve dashboards and reports that give stakeholders clear, timely visibility into performance.
Write and optimise SQL and Python to extract, transform, and analyse data from multiple sources.
Partner with stakeholders to understand their questions, define metrics, and translate requirements into analytics that drive decisions.
Ensure data quality and accuracy through validation, de-duplication, and reconciliation of reporting outputs.
Document analyses and reporting logic, and present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skill Requirements - Essential
A degree or equivalent qualification in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
Requirements
- ·A degree or equivalent qualification in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- ·3-5 years of hands-on experience in a data science, analytics, or business intelligence role.
- ·Strong, demonstrable SQL skills, including writing complex queries and working with large datasets.
- ·Proficiency in Python for data analysis, manipulation, and automatio
- ·Proven experience building dashboards and reports in tools like QuickSight, Metabase, or Power BI.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at ALX Africa, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 2d ago. Last checked 24 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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