Data Scientist

SWATX; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling to extract insights from complex datasets, driving data-driven decision-making. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, you'll identify opportunities to enhance products and services, while developing predictive models and analytical solutions that address complex business challenges. This position offers a chance to stay at the forefront of data science advancements, ensuring your contributions have a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights for business strategies.
• Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Python

R

SQL

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Master's degree in Data Science

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Keras

Tableau

Power BI

matplotlib

seaborn

Job description

SWATX is looking for a talented and driven Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling to extract insights from complex datasets and drive data-driven decision making within the organization. You will work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to improve products, services, and overall business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business strategies
• Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide analytical solutions that meet business needs
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate results
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through presentations and reports
• Continuously monitor and improve model performance through regular updates and refinements
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI technologies to apply best practices in your work
• Build and maintain data pipelines to ensure the availability of data for analysis and reporting
• Work with data engineering teams to ensure data is collected and stored effectively for analysis

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, seaborn) for communicating results
• Understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies, and experience applying them to real-world scenarios
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Arabic

Preferable Certificates:

• Certified Data Scientist (CDS)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
• Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
• SAS Certified Data Scientist