Insurance Data Scientist — Predictive ML & Analytics

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

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

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.