Data Scientist

Durban FULL TIME R50,000 - R75,000 / Month
(R600,000 - R900,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Data Scientist to join our dynamic team in Durban. The successful candidate will leverage data to provide insights, drive decision making, and create data-driven solutions. You'll be involved in everything from data collection to modeling and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in exploratory data analysis to uncover insights.
  • Create algorithms to improve data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into applications.
  • Document processes and methodologies for reproducibility.
  • Mentor junior data analysts and scientists.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science or Statistics
  • Master's degree in Data Science or related field is preferred
Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in the data science field
Technical Skills
  • R
  • Hadoop
Soft Skills
  • Problem-solving
Certifications
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP): Familiarity with NLP techniques for text analysis.
  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS/Azure): Understanding of cloud-based data solutions and infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee training and development programs
  • Annual performance bonus based on goals

Company Culture

  • Continuous Improvement: We promote ongoing learning and development, to help our team grow in their careers.
  • Open Communication: We value transparency and foster open lines of communication amongst all employees.
Status: Closed