CAPRISA: Data Management Internship Programme 2024

The Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) invites graduates who are currently unemployed and have completed a qualification in the field of study of Data / Statistics / Computer Science or Information Technology.

The successful candidate will join the CAPRISA team based at Head Office.

Responsibilities:

• Design, setup and maintain studies using data collection systems.
• Develop reports and visualisations for a study.
• Data analysis
• Creating and maintaining data pipelines
• Administration of data management systems
• Improve data management processes. 

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:

1. Data Science
2. Statistical Science
3. Computer Science
4. or IT

• Knowledge of data management basics
• Interests in data analysis and business intelligence
• Knowledge of databases (MSSQL, MySQL & PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency in SQL/R/Python/Julia

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytical, strategic, and logical thinking skills
• Time management, discipline, and accountability
• Eagerness to learn and driven.
• Ability to speak to non-technical audiences about technical concepts.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and fit in well within a multi-disciplinary team.