Data Scientist – JHB / Hybrid – R700K PA

E-Merge; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Johannesburg. The role involves analyzing complex datasets to provide actionable insights for risk modeling and fraud detection. Candidates should have strong experience in machine learning and proficiency in Python or R. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of R700k per annum.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years commercial experience.
• Experience with insurance data is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Build and validate predictive models using machine learning techniques.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support decision-making.

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistical Methods

Problem Solving

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science

Statistics

Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

Azure

Git

Job description

Our client in the insurance industry is currently in search for a

Data Scientist

to be part of their data science team. You will turn complex datasets into actionable insights and intelligent solutions that improve risk modeling, claims prediction, fraud detection, and customer personalization.

Youll work alongside engineers, analysts, and business leaders to make data a competitive advantage.

Requirements :

4 to 6 years commercial experience

Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical methods

Proficient in Python or R; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and version control (e.g., Git)

Experience with insurance data (claims, underwriting, policy, or fraud) is a strong plus

Curious mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to explain complex ideas clearly

Responsibilities :

Analyze large and diverse datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities

Build and validate predictive models using machine learning techniques

Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate problems into data science solutions

Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support decision-making

Work closely with data engineers to ensure clean, high-quality data pipelines

Stay up to date with the latest in data science, machine learning, and insurance tech

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

Reference Number

for this position is

GZ60435

which is a permanent position based in

Johannesburg

offering a cost to company salary of

R700k per annum

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