Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics & ML

Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist to collect, analyse and interpret data to inform business strategy.

You will build and maintain predictive and machine learning models with guidance from managers, turning insights into actionable recommendations for stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in analytics or data science, a degree in IT, sciences or mathematics, and experience with statistical tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of analytics/data science experience (essential)
• Experience with data analytics and optimization using statistical tools (essential)
• Experience in financial insurance environment (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Build predictive and machine learning models with guidance from managers
• Perform complex statistical analysis and data exploration
• Prepare analytics reports for top management
• Support data management and governance policies
• Engage with stakeholders and manage project status
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Sciences/Statistics

Master's degree in IT/Sciences/Statistics

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Scientist to collect, analyse and interpret data to inform business strategy.

You will build and maintain predictive and machine learning models with guidance from managers, turning insights into actionable recommendations for stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in analytics or data science, a degree in IT, sciences or mathematics, and experience with statistical tools.