Data Scientist

Job Description

As a Data Scientist with us in Cape Town, you'll be at the heart of analytical innovation. This role demands a blend of technical skills and strategic thinking, as you will extract meaningful information from vast datasets using machine learning algorithms and statistical models. Collaborate with IT and business teams to improve data integrity and enhance systems for better performance. Your work will have a direct impact on our company's direction as we strive to leverage data for better outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and build predictive models to reduce costs and improve customer experience.
• Translate business questions into data science problems to solve.
• Create visualizations to effectively communicate data insights.
• Develop scripts and resources for data standardization and efficiency.
• Assist in the development of data governance policies.
• Mentor junior data analysts and scientists.
• Provide actionable insights that lead to improved operational efficiency.
• Contribute to developing the data analytics roadmap for the organization.
• Collaboratively design experiments to test hypotheses related to data.
• Attend industry conferences or workshops to promote knowledge enrichment.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline
• Master's degree in Data Science or Statistics is a plus

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience in data science or analytics

Technical Skills

• R Programming
• Data Visualization Tools

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving
• Collaboration

Certifications

• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Cloudera Certified Professional Data Scientist

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in deploying machine learning models in production: Hands-on experience in model deployment and monitoring.
• Experience with statistical analysis packages: Proficiency in statistical tools and packages for comprehensive data analysis.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Generous time-off policies
• Funding for educational resources and conferences

Company Culture

• Growth Mindset: We foster a growth mindset and continuously look for ways to improve.
• Respect and Integrity: Operating with respect and integrity is essential in our interactions.
• Community Engagement: We support community involvement and social responsibility initiatives.