Senior Data Scientist - Hybrid, Data Strategy & ML

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Challenging data projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced statistical modeling and machine learning initiatives. You will extract insights from complex datasets and drive data-informed decisions in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in Python or R, with hands-on experience in Pandas, NumPy, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, CS, Math, or Economics).
• 5+ years of data science experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and ML algorithms.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate model effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into analytical solutions.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, ML, and AI.

Skills

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Experiment design

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced statistical modeling and machine learning initiatives. You will extract insights from complex datasets and drive data-informed decisions in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in Python or R, with hands-on experience in Pandas, NumPy, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.