SAS Data Scientist - Build Models & Dashboards

On Point Hr & Talent Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR and talent solutions firm in Pretoria is seeking a Data Scientist with a passion for SAS and data analytics. You will build and deploy statistical models, collaborate with teams, and communicate findings effectively. The ideal candidate has an Honours Degree in a relevant field and expertise in Python and SQL, with strong statistical and analytical skills. This dynamic role offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree or higher in Data Science, Stats, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar.
• Advanced SAS programming skills.
• Skilled in Python, SQL, and familiar with cloud data services.
• Strong stats, modelling, and experiment design knowledge.
• Sharp communication skills.
• Critical thinking and a get-it-done attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy statistical and machine learning models using SAS.
• Dive deep into data, uncover patterns, and translate analytics into strategies.
• Use SAS Visual Analytics to craft dashboards.
• Own the data pipeline and prepare analysis-ready data.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and engineers.

Skills

SAS programming

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Honours Degree or higher in Data Science, Stats, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

SAS Visual Analytics

Tableau

Power BI

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

A leading HR and talent solutions firm in Pretoria is seeking a Data Scientist with a passion for SAS and data analytics. You will build and deploy statistical models, collaborate with teams, and communicate findings effectively. The ideal candidate has an Honours Degree in a relevant field and expertise in Python and SQL, with strong statistical and analytical skills. This dynamic role offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.