Data Scientist

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Durban-based data science projects

Professional development support

Collaborative work environment

Access to advanced analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Data Scientist in Durban to extract insights from complex datasets and build predictive models. You will design experiments, create visualizations, and partner with engineering and business teams to turn questions into data-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, ML techniques, and communicating findings to stakeholders across the organization. A strong statistical background and programming skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, CS, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Experience with SQL and big data tools such as Spark or Hadoop.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform data from various sources to prepare it for analysis.
• Design and execute A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate product features and marketing campaigns.
• Create clear and insightful data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to identify key business questions and translate them into data science problems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI, applying them to business challenges in Durban.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Big data

Communication

Statistics

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and analytical Data Scientist to join their innovative team in Durban . This role is crucial for extracting actionable insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will be responsible for developing predictive models, performing statistical analysis, and creating compelling data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders. Join us to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve challenging business problems and contribute to our strategic goals within a vibrant KwaZulu-Natal tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform data from various sources to prepare it for analysis.
• Design and execute A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate product features and marketing campaigns.
• Create clear and insightful data visualizations and reports to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to identify key business questions and translate them into data science problems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, applying them to business challenges in Durban .

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and experimental design.
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets using big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication and presentation skills .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data science projects in Durban .
• Professional development support and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and stimulating work environment within a growing company.
• Access to advanced analytics tools and datasets.
• Contribution to impactful business strategies through data insights.