Insurance Data Scientist

Placements24

Gauteng

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a skilled Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning to join their analytics team. You will work with large datasets to build predictive models, extract actionable insights, and support data-driven strategy across the organization.

The role demands strong Python and/or R, SQL, and experience with ML algorithms and statistical modelling; exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and NLP/Computer Vision is a plus.

Qualifications

  • Honours, Master's, or PhD in data-related quantitative field
  • 3+ years' experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Predictive Modelling, or Advanced Analytics
  • Strong Python and/or R programming skills
  • SQL and data analysis proficiency
  • Experience with machine learning algorithms and statistical modelling techniques

Responsibilities

  • Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, regression, and clustering tasks.
  • Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights using statistical methods and data mining techniques

Skills

Python
R
ML algorithms
Statistical modelling
SQL
Data analysis
3+ years experience
Big data

Education

Honours/Master's/PhD in data-related quantitative field

Tools

Azure
AWS
GCP

Job description

Qualifications
  • Honours, Master's, or PhD qualification in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Predictive Modelling, or Advanced Analytics
  • Strong Python and/or R programming skills
  • Experience with machine learning algorithms and statistical modelling techniques
  • Proficient in SQL and data analysis
Advantageous Experience
  • Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Exposure to Natural Language Processing (NLP) or Computer Vision
  • MLOps and model deployment experience
  • Working with large and complex datasets
Data Scientist – Randburg

Our client is seeking a skilled Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning to join their analytics team in Randburg . This role involves leveraging large datasets to build predictive models, extract actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work on challenging problems, applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques. This hybrid position allows for flexible remote work combined with essential in-office collaboration to foster team synergy and project alignment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, regression, and clustering tasks.
  • Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights using statistical methods and data mining techniques.
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