Back to jobs

Data Scientist

Johannesburg, South Africa

Pay
Salary not listed in the saved posting
Work setup
Unconfirmed
Employment
Unconfirmed
Apply at Jellyfishcareers

What you’ll bring

All qualifications

Core experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in a data role.
  • Proficiency in visualising data using Tableau, Looker, Matplotlib, or equivalents.
  • Knowledge of the marketing ecosystem and measurement framework, including paid display, search, social, video, organic, web, and app.
  • Experience analysing media and web data, such as Amazon Marketing Cloud, Google ADH, Campaign Manager, Meta, and Google Analytics, .
  • Familiarity with media measurement solutions, such as media mix modelling, incrementality, and attribution models.
Qualification wording
3-5 years of experience in a data role.
Proficiency in visualising data using Tableau, Looker, Matplotlib, or equivalents.
Knowledge of the marketing ecosystem and measurement framework, including paid display, search, social, video, organic, web, and app.
Experience analysing media and web data, such as Amazon Marketing Cloud, Google ADH, Campaign Manager, Meta, and Google Analytics, .
Familiarity with media measurement solutions, such as media mix modelling, incrementality, and attribution models.

Tools in this posting

  • Python
  • Looker
  • Tableau
  • Matplotlib
  • SQL
Source — Tool mentions in context
Qualifications: - Programming proficiency in Python and SQL. - 3-5 years of experience in a data role.
- 3-5 years of experience in a data role. - Proficiency in visualising data using Tableau, Looker, Matplotlib, or equivalents. - Knowledge of the marketing ecosystem and measurement framework, including paid display, search, social, video, organic, web, and app.

Job description

View original posting ↗

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand

Job Description

Reporting to our Director of Data Science, Investment Analytics, you will create an impact within our Investment Analytics practice and help with the Paid Media data applications that Jellyfish uses to lead expertise, improve, and transform solutions and services for our clients.

You'll help lead complex data science solutions, guiding multi-capability presentations, and taking ownership of advanced measurement and testing for our clients. Join us in our mission to deliver data-inspired excellence!

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Analyse data to discover hidden trends; deliver insights and analysis with clear applicable recommendations.

  • Dedicate time to explaining and promoting the use of data science methodologies such as Geo-based Incrementality. Experiments, Media Mix Models, Causal Impact Studies, and other statistically sound testing approaches. Ensure these methodologies enhance campaign performance for existing clients, providing tangible improvements and insights.

  • Develop, and implement predictive models to improve and improve media performance, customer experiences, revenue generation, and other outcomes.

  • Work with platform partners to grow the suite of mathematical techniques for Incrementality Testing, Media Mix Modelling and Data Clean Rooms using both open-source and in-house code to create an excellent offering for clients.

  • Document analytics projects in a manner that ensures specific processes can be replicated and scaled across an organisation.

 

Qualifications:

  • Programming proficiency in Python and SQL.

  • 3-5 years of experience in a data role.

  • Proficiency in visualising data using Tableau, Looker, Matplotlib, or equivalents.

  • Knowledge of the marketing ecosystem and measurement framework, including paid display, search, social, video, organic, web, and app.

  • Experience analysing media and web data, such as Amazon Marketing Cloud, Google ADH, Campaign Manager, Meta, and Google Analytics, .

  • Familiarity with media measurement solutions, such as media mix modelling, incrementality, and attribution models.

  • You seek and implement solutions to improve and automate processes.

  • An understanding of machine learning concepts is great—hands-on experience is a bonus.

  • A collaborative mindset—you value diverse perspectives, work well in teams, and are motivated by shared goals.

  • Problem-solving skills—when faced with challenges, you work with others to explore options and identify practical solutions

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

“Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and its Affirmative Action measures.”

Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to talentacquisition@jellyfish.com.

Your next step

  • Have your CV and examples of relevant work ready.
  • Check the listed location, eligibility and core experience before starting.
  • Ask the employer about the salary range before committing time to the process.

Complete your application on jobs.ashbyhq.com. The employer’s form will show what is required.

Already applied? Track this application

Source & posting history

View original posting ↗

Source notes

Source excerpts

Selected passages from the saved posting. Check the full description for conditions and exceptions.

Pay

No pay amount identified in the saved description.

Location & working pattern

Johannesburg, South Africa

Working pattern and location restrictions need checking in the full posting.

Work authorization

No clear work-authorization passage found. Eligibility is unconfirmed.

Status in our records
Active
First seen by us
Aug 29, 2026
Recorded sightings
35
Last seen by us
Oct 9, 2026

These dates show when we found the listing. Check the employer’s website to confirm it is still accepting applications.

Report an error

See how this role fits your experience

Add your resume to compare the role’s scope, tools and requirements with your experience.

Find answers in the posting

AI
How answers work

AI selects complete passages from this posting. Check them for conditions and exceptions.

Uses this posting and your question. No profile needed.