Hybrid Data Scientist: Predictive Modeling Pro

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Conferences & training

Advanced computing resources

Academic town environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, SA, is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in predictive modeling. The role blends remote focus and on-site collaboration in Stellenbosch, driving data-informed decisions across the organization.

You will build and deploy predictive models using advanced statistical techniques, work with large datasets, and communicate insights to stakeholders. A master’s or PhD and strong Python/R skills are required for a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, CS, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience with predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries.
• Experience with ML algorithms: regression, classification, clustering, and time series.
• Familiarity with database technologies and SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy sophisticated predictive models using ML and statistical techniques.
• Clean, process, and transform large datasets for analysis and modeling.
• Identify key variables and features that drive predictive accuracy.
• Evaluate model performance and iterate to improve accuracy and robustness.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with advances in data science, ML, and predictive analytics.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate model effectiveness.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Statistical analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, CS, Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

pandas

NumPy

SQL

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, SA, is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in predictive modeling. The role blends remote focus and on-site collaboration in Stellenbosch, driving data-informed decisions across the organization.

You will build and deploy predictive models using advanced statistical techniques, work with large datasets, and communicate insights to stakeholders. A master’s or PhD and strong Python/R skills are required for a hybrid work environment.