Data Scientist

Pretoria FULL TIME R40,000 - R60,000 / Month
(R480,000 - R720,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our innovative team as a Data Scientist where you will analyse and interpret complex datasets to drive strategic decision-making. Your contributions will help shape the future of business analytics and elevate operational performance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement predictive models to drive business solutions.
  • Conduct data validation and cleansing processes to ensure reliability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
  • Create visualizations and presentations to communicate complex results clearly.
  • Apply statistical techniques and machine learning methods to analyse trends.
  • Work with large datasets and perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns.
  • Document methodologies and share best practices across the team.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in data science.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, or related field
  • Master's degree is advantageous
Experience
  • 3+ years in data analysis, statistics or research
Technical Skills
  • R
  • Statistics
  • Data Mining
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • Certified Analytics Professional
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with Big Data technologies: Knowledge of handling and processing large datasets using tools like Hadoop or Spark.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms: Experience using AWS or Azure for data science projects.

Benefits

  • Medical aid and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity for continuous education and training

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We foster a culture that encourages experimentation and the exploration of new ideas.
  • Collaboration: A supportive environment where teamwork is essential, and every voice counts.
  • Empowerment: We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their projects and drive results.
Status: Open