Data Scientist

Port Elizabeth Full-time R41,667 - R58,333 / Month
(R500,000 - R700,000 / Year)

Job Description

We invite you to apply for the Data Scientist role. In this position, you will utilize your analytical skills to interpret complex data and communicate findings to stakeholders. Your work will directly impact our project delivery and improvement initiatives, fostering a data-driven culture.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize statistical analysis to inform business strategy.
  • Design experiments for testing hypotheses and optimizing performance.
  • Translate findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with IT and software engineers to deploy models into production environments.
  • Ensure data governance compliance in all analytics initiatives.
  • Document processes for data management and modeling.
  • Mentor junior analysts and interns to develop their data skills.
  • Explore new analytical tools and techniques to improve workflows.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
  • Master's degree preferred
Experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in data analysis and modeling
Technical Skills
  • R Programming
  • Machine Learning
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI): Ability to create compelling and comprehensive visual reports for stakeholders.
  • Experience with ETL processes: Knowledge of data extraction, transformation, and loading methodologies.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave and health insurance
  • Training and skills development programs
  • EAP programs for employees and their families
  • Supportive work-life balance policies

Company Culture

  • Learning Environment: Our team promotes continuous learning and embraces new challenges and technologies.
  • Respectful Communication: Open dialogue and mutual respect are at the core of our workplace culture.
  • Work-Life Balance: We encourage a healthy balance between work and personal life, supporting our team's well-being.
Status: Open