Data Scientist - Jhb

Decision Inc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A decision-making consultancy in South Africa is seeking a young and ambitious Data Scientist. This role involves developing predictive models, engaging with clients, and producing insightful reports across various industries. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant master's degree and possess strong SQL and analytical skills. You will benefit from a success-driven culture, great performance rewards, excellent training opportunities, and a clear career development plan upon joining the team.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Clear Career Development Plan

Exposure to diverse industries

Qualifications

• 3 years working experience in SQL or Oracle.
• 2 years working experience in R, Python, or SAS.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop Predictive and Prescriptive Models.
• Participate in analysis and design sessions.
• Produce insight and recommendation reports.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Masters in Applied or Pure Mathematics

Actuarial Science

BSc (preferably Honours)

Tools

SAP Predictive Analytics

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Decision Inc. is currently looking for a young and ambitious Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing, permanently employed consultant.

Who Are We?

Decision Inc. is a leader in enabling its clients to make better decisions, faster.

The company's foundation is built in technology; however, what makes us unique is our understanding of effective decision making.

We represent the following leading global technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support and execution of these technologies: Qlik, Microsoft BI (SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, PowerBI), Tableau, R, Python, Alteryx and SAP.

What Will You Do?

• Identify and develop Predictive and Prescriptive Models to enable better decision making for our clients.
• Participate in analysis and design sessions; work with business analysts to determine the best fit solution for our clients.
• Delve for insights in client data and processes to help improve their businesses.
• Integrate Models into existing or new BI solutions with the rest of the consulting team.
• Communicate progress with client and project teams.
• Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentations.

Who Do You Need To Be?

• Candidates must have a relevant qualification in Actuarial Science, Masters in Applied or Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or any other relevant analytical field, CA(SA), ORBEng, BSc (preferably Honours), BComm (preferably Honours).
• 3 years working experience in SQL or Oracle.
• 2 years working experience in either R, Python, SAS, MATLAB, Rapid Miner, or SAP Predictive Analytics.
• Be in possession of a valid driver's license and own transportation.

Whats in it for you?

Exposure to multiple clients across a variety of industry verticals (Retail; Manufacturing; Logistics; Telcos; Financial Services; Mining; Public Enterprise).

Success-driven culture that rewards great performance.

Excellent training opportunities – we place a big focus on upskilling our employees to be the best they can be and will assist you obtaining your certifications within your relevant technology.

We believe in cross-skilling and offer our consultants an opportunity to be exposed to multiple Stats, BI, and Data technologies.

When joining the company a clear Career Development Plan will be drawn up for you to help you reach the next level in your career.