Data Scientist

Nambiti Technologies; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Pretoria seeks an experienced Data Scientist. The role requires a minimum of four years of experience in data science, proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, and T-SQL, as well as a solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence models. Ideal candidates will also have experience with data visualization tools and excellent communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential, while an industry certification is advantageous. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with Artificial Intelligence models.
• Hands-on experience with data science tools.
• Experience in querying and programming languages like Python, R, T-SQL.
• Experience in data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Guide project teams to develop and deploy solutions.
• Ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Write scripts for data query analysis.
• Develop business intelligence solutions.

Skills

Data Wrangling

Data Visualization Tools

Excellent Communication Skills

Software Engineering Background

Problem-solving aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, data/computer science or related discipline

Industry certification in Data Science

Tools

Python

R

T-SQL

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Data Scientist role.

Experience

• Minimum of four years’ but six will be advantageous experience in the application of Artificial Intelligence models.
• Minimum of four years’ but six will be advantageous hands-on experience with data science tools.
• Minimum of four years’ but six will be advantageous experience in the use of querying and programming languages such as Python, R, T-SQL, etc.
• Minimum of four years’ but six will be advantageous experience in data mining, mathematics and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms and business intelligence technologies.
• Experience in guiding project teams and ensure solutions are developed and deployed according to approved design and meet business requirements.
• Solid understanding of the project life cycle of Built, SaaS, and Commercial Off the-Shelf (COTS) solutions.
• Minimum three years’ experience in writing scripts for data query analysis.
• Minimum three years’ experience in developing business intelligence (dashboards, operational reports) solutions.
• Minimum three years’ experience in ETL implementations.

The following experience will be advantageous

• Minimum three years’ experience in the IT software development environment
• Solid experience in the compilation of a Terms of Reference document
• Conduct research and options analysis to determine optimal ways of solution acquisition for business.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, data/computer science or related discipline, a postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• An industry certification in Data Science

Skills

• Data Wrangling – proficiency in handling imperfections in data is an important aspect of a data scientist job description.
• Experience with Data Visualisation Tools like matplotlib, ggplot, d3.js., PowerBI that help to visually encode data
• Excellent Communication Skills – ability to describe findings to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Strong Software Engineering Background
• Problem-solving aptitude

For more information please contact:Tebogo Rankhumise