Data Scientist

Independent Consultant; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 840 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist (Business Intelligence) to leverage data for insights in the insurance industry. This role involves collaborating with teams to create innovative solutions. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in data analysis and tools such as Power BI and Azure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role, ideally within life and non-life insurance.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in specified tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data to drive insights and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design data-powered solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Statistical concepts

Data modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Informatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Information Technology

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factories

Azure Synapse Analytics

Python

R

C++

C#

Java

Microsoft SQL Server

T-SQL

Job description

📍 Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

🕓 Permanent | Hybrid (Some of the time)

Are you a data-driven problem solver ready to make an impact in the insurance industry?

We’re looking for a Data Scientist (Business Intelligence) to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll leverage data to drive insights, inform decision-making, and enhance both our life and non-life insurance operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative, data-powered solutions that tackle business challenges and improve performance across the board.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Informatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Information Technology

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role, ideally within life and non-life insurance
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with the following:
• Power BI (essential)
• Azure Data Factories (essential)
• Azure Synapse Analytics (essential)
• Python / R, C++, C#, or Java (critical)
• Microsoft SQL Server (critical)
• T-SQL (critical)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of statistical concepts, data modelling, and experimental design
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to simplify complex analytical insights for non-technical audiences