Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Advanced training and professional dev

Hybrid work model

State-of-the-art analytical tools

Stimulating data-driven environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Data Scientist in Benoni to lead advanced modeling efforts, build predictive solutions, and drive data-informed decisions across the organization.

You will design experiments, clean and prepare diverse datasets, and translate complex findings for technical and non-technical audiences while collaborating with engineering to deploy models in production.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (Statistics, CS, Mathematics, or Physics).
• 5+ years of hands-on data science or ML experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Strong statistical analysis, experimental design, and ML techniques.
• Experience with Spark/Hadoop and SQL.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; hybrid Benoni.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and ML algorithms on large datasets.
• Design and run experiments to test hypotheses and validate models.
• Clean, transform, and prepare data from diverse sources for analysis.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy models into production.
• Stay updated on advances in data science, ML, and AI.

Skills

5+ years data science experience

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Experiment design

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, CS, Mathematics, or Physics)

PhD preferred

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative analytics team in Benoni . This role is pivotal in extracting actionable insights from complex datasets, building predictive models, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve challenging business problems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong statistical background, advanced programming skills, and a passion for uncovering hidden patterns and trends to shape strategic initiatives, working within a supportive and collaborative environment that values intellectual curiosity and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Clean, transform, and prepare data from various sources for analysis.
• Communicate complex findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production environments.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science or machine learning roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, experimental design, and machine learning techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and SQL.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, suitable for a hybrid role in Benoni .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• A hybrid work model offering a blend of remote and in-office collaboration.
• Access to state-of-the-art analytical tools and platforms.
• A stimulating work environment focused on innovation and data-driven strategy.