Data Scientist - AI & Analytics

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Conference opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist to join our client’s dynamic team. You will apply advanced analytics and AI to transform raw data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.

You will develop statistical models, perform ML analyses, and create visualizations to communicate results to stakeholders. 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong Python/R/SQL skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, CS, or related quantitative field.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar.
• Proficiency in Python or R, with Pandas/NumPy experience.
• Solid understanding of ML algorithms and statistical modeling.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement statistical models and ML algorithms to analyze complex datasets.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from various sources for analysis.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and experiments to evaluate hypotheses.
• Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve business problems with data science.

Skills

Data science

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

A/B testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist to join their dynamic team in Mossel Bay , driving insights through the application of advanced analytics and AI & Emerging Technologies . This role is crucial for transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that informs strategic decision-making. You will leverage your expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends, predict outcomes, and optimize business processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a data-driven culture and make a tangible impact on business performance within a growing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze complex datasets.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from various sources to prepare it for analysis.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate hypotheses and measure the impact of initiatives.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business problems that can be solved with data science and AI techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience with SQL and working with relational databases is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work with diverse datasets and cutting-edge AI tools in Mossel Bay .
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development support and opportunities to attend industry conferences.
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment focused on innovation in AI & Emerging Technologies .