Data Scientist — Hybrid, 3-Year Contract (Gauteng)

Sasso Consulting; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 650 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sasso Consulting in Gauteng invites experienced Data Scientists to develop, implement and optimise advanced analytics, statistical models and predictive capabilities within complex enterprise IT environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on proficiency in Python, SQL, ML techniques, data preparation and model evaluation, with collaboration across data engineers, data architects and business stakeholders to translate data-driven insights into practical business solutions.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of professional data science experience.
• Proven hands-on in developing and implementing machine learning and predictive models – essential.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience querying enterprise datasets.
• Practical experience with Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy and scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of statistics, probability, hypothesis testing and predictive modelling.
• Experience with data preprocessing, exploratory analysis and feature engineering.
• Experience delivering practical data science solutions in enterprise environments.

Responsabilités

• Identify business challenges that can be addressed through advanced analytics and machine learning.
• Translate business requirements into data science problems and technical solutions.
• Design and develop statistical, predictive and machine learning models.
• Evaluate suitable modelling techniques based on business objectives and data characteristics.
• Develop proof-of-concept solutions and validate technical feasibility.
• Define model success criteria, performance measures and expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise data science initiatives.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise data and technology strategies.
• Document analytical approaches, assumptions and technical decisions.
• Contribute to the development of reusable data science capabilities.

Connaissances

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Pandas

NumPy

Feature engineering

Time-series

Model deployment

Formation

Relevant degree in Data Science or related

Outils

Git

Jupyter Notebook

Power BI

Description du poste

Sasso Consulting in Gauteng invites experienced Data Scientists to develop, implement and optimise advanced analytics, statistical models and predictive capabilities within complex enterprise IT environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on proficiency in Python, SQL, ML techniques, data preparation and model evaluation, with collaboration across data engineers, data architects and business stakeholders to translate data-driven insights into practical business solutions.