Senior Data Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Conference opportunities

Powerful computing resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join its advanced analytics team. You will work with large-scale data, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decisions across the organization, with a hybrid in-office and remote schedule.

The role requires a strong quantitative background and fluency in Python or R, SQL, and modern ML libraries. You will design end-to-end data science solutions and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in statistics, CS, mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years in data science or similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries; SQL with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ML models to solve business problems.
• Perform complex data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for data collection, cleaning, and transformation.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to productionize DS solutions.
• Clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated on advances in data science, ML, AI.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Big data

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics/CS/Math

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Big data technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their advanced analytics team in Bloemfontein . This role is crucial for extracting valuable insights from complex datasets, building predictive models, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work with large-scale data, leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms, and communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for uncovering patterns and trends, operating within a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to solve business problems.
• Perform complex data analysis, identify trends, and extract actionable insights from large datasets.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for data collection, cleaning, and transformation.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with SQL and working with large datasets using big data technologies.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and machine learning techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for attending top-tier data science conferences and training.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A collaborative research-oriented environment in Bloemfontein . Access to powerful computing resources and diverse datasets.