Data Scientist - JHB

Decision Inc; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Midrand is seeking an ambitious Data Scientist to join their Data Information and Analytics team. The role entails developing predictive models and integrating them into BI solutions while working with various clients across industries such as Retail and Finance. A relevant qualification in Mathematics or Statistics and experience in SQL and data analytics tools is required. The position offers significant training opportunities and a clear career development plan.

Benefits

Exposure to multiple clients

Success-driven culture

Excellent training opportunities

Cross-skilling opportunities

Career development plan

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a relevant qualification in Actuarial Science or Mathematics.
• 3 years of working experience in SQL or Oracle.
• 2 years of working experience in R, Python, SAS, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop Predictive and Prescriptive Models for clients.
• Participate in analysis and design sessions with business analysts.
• Communicate progress with client and project teams.

Skills

Statistical ability on at least one platform (R, Python, SAS, SPSS)

SQL or Oracle experience

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics

BEng, BSc (preferably Honours), BComm (preferably Honours)

Tools

R

Python

SAS

SAP Predictive Analytics

Job description

Decision Inc. is currently looking for young and ambitious Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as client-facing, permanently employed consultant. Good communication and collaboration skills are therefore essential, as well as great statistical ability on at least one platform (R, Python, SAS or SPSS). There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Who Are We?

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

OR

• BEng, 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 drivers license and own transportation

Whats in it for you?

• Exposure to multiple clients across a various 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 up skilling our employees to be the best they can be and will assist you obtaining your certifications within your relevant technology
• We believing 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 DevelopmentPlan will be drawn up for you to help you reach the next level in your career