Data Scientist

Johannesburg FULL TIME R50,000 - R70,000 / Month

Job Description

As a Data Scientist at Data Solutions Ltd., you'll dive into complex datasets and harness advanced analytical techniques to resolve business challenges. Your work will influence key decision-making processes while enhancing our data offerings. If you're ready to take a data-centric role that blends creativity with technical skills, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities

  • Utilize statistical methods to analyze data sets and draw actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into analytical solutions.
  • Implement machine learning algorithms to scale data processes and automate tasks.
  • Build user-friendly dashboards to visualize data trends and metrics.
  • Perform data cleaning and preprocessing to ensure data quality.
  • Participate in project discussions to provide analytical support and feedback.
  • Mentor junior data analysts in statistical methodologies and data techniques.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
  • Master's degree is preferred
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in data analytics or data science role
Technical Skills
  • Python
  • SQL
  • R
  • Machine Learning
Soft Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
Certifications
  • Certified Data Scientist
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with Big Data technologies like Hadoop or Spark: Knowledge of handling large volume data processing and analytics.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP): Ability to work with cloud solutions for data storage and analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical and dental insurance.
  • Performance bonuses based on company and individual contribution.
  • Work-life balance with flexible work hours.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We encourage exploring new ideas and creative approaches in our data science projects.
  • Team Spirit: Collaboration is key to our workflow; everyone’s input is valued.
  • Growth Mindset: We promote continuous learning, offering training and development programs for our staff.
Status: Closed