Hybrid Data Scientist - Predictive Modeling & Insights

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA is seeking a Data Scientist focused on predictive modeling. You will work on advanced ML methods, handle large datasets, and translate results into actionable business insights. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and building scalable data pipelines.

The ideal candidate has strong Python or R skills, SQL experience, and a track record in predictive analytics within a dynamic AI environment. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• Proven experience with predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries.
• SQL experience for data extraction/manipulation.
• Strong knowledge of ML algorithms and validation techniques.
• Experience with data visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement predictive models using ML and statistics.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large, complex datasets.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and insights.
• Evaluate model performance and iteratively improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into data science problems.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and analytical workflows.
• Stay up-to-date with advances in data science and analytics.
• Contribute to data-driven strategies and solutions.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Math

Quantitative field background

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Statsmodels

SQL

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA is seeking a Data Scientist focused on predictive modeling. You will work on advanced ML methods, handle large datasets, and translate results into actionable business insights. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and building scalable data pipelines.

The ideal candidate has strong Python or R skills, SQL experience, and a track record in predictive analytics within a dynamic AI environment. Hybrid work is offered.