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Data Scientist

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Centurion

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ZAR 400,000 - 600,000

Full time

20 days ago

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Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Data Scientist to join their analytical-driven team in Johannesburg. This role focuses on data management and statistical modeling, ideal for candidates with a strong analytical background and a passion for data. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have experience in statistical modeling, R, and Python.

Benefits

Company Social

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Statistical Modeling or Analytical Based Role.
  • Experience with R and Python is essential.
  • Short Term insurance experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Data management, verification, and gathering.
  • Using statistical modeling and data analysis.
  • Create analytical solutions to fulfill corporate goals.

Skills

Analytical skills
Data management
Statistical modeling
Data analysis
Integrity
Self-discipline
Passion for data

Education

Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel
SQL
R
Python

Job description

A leading insurance company is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team in Johannesburg.

In this role, you would be a part of an analytical-driven team within the short-term insurance division which involves various technical aspects. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical and data science skills, who is looking for an opportunity to explore and grow their skills in the insurance sector.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Data management, verification, and gathering.
  • Using statistical Modeling and data analysis
  • Get insights and suggest relevant actions.
  • Create and create analytical solutions to fulfil corporate goals.
  • Reports on any study, Modeling, or generated solutions.

Key Requirements :

  • Energetic and strong sense of urgency
  • Self-disciplined and self-motivated
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Passionate about data

Minimum Requirements :

  • Degree In Actuarial Science, Statistics or Mathematics (Other degrees or postgraduate qualifications with a statistical / modelling aspect and / or experience will be considered)
  • Minimum of 2 Years experience in Statistical Modelling or Analytical Based Role
  • Minimum of 2 Years experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL
  • Experience with R and Python is essential
  • Short Term insurance experience is advantageous

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 days.

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