Data Scientist — Remote, Drive Business Impact

Salt Digital Recruitment; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment in Durban is seeking a Data Scientist to transform complex datasets into actionable insights. You'll leverage machine learning and AI techniques to drive business improvements and communicate insights to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a quantitative field along with strong programming skills in Python or R. This role offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within a project-based environment.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years in data science, software development, or a quantitative analysis role.
• Eager to learn data science tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to improve business.
• Test hypotheses and provide actionable recommendations.
• Communicate insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Solid business intuition

Analytical mindset

Python or R

SQL and data modeling

Machine learning techniques

Education

Degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Salt Digital Recruitment in Durban is seeking a Data Scientist to transform complex datasets into actionable insights. You'll leverage machine learning and AI techniques to drive business improvements and communicate insights to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a quantitative field along with strong programming skills in Python or R. This role offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within a project-based environment.