Data Scientist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Conference opportunities

Access to advanced computing resources

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist to join their IT and Software team in Nelspruit. You will leverage large datasets to extract insights, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decisions across the organization.

The role involves developing ML solutions, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with SQL and database technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models and statistical algorithms to solve business problems.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Visualize data and present findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
• Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and insightful Data Scientist to join their innovative IT and Software department in Nelspruit . This role is crucial for leveraging large datasets to extract actionable insights, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work with cutting-edge tools and technologies to analyze complex data, develop sophisticated algorithms, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Join our team in Mpumalanga and contribute to shaping the future of data-driven strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models and statistical algorithms to solve business problems.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Visualize data and present findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
• Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with SQL and database technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for attending international conferences and workshops.
• Access to advanced computing resources and datasets.
• A stimulating work environment in Nelspruit that encourages innovation and discovery.