Senior Data Scientist: Lead Predictive Analytics & Ml

Placements24; South Africa; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Pension contributions

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Predictive Analytics to join our team in Centurion. You will build predictive models on large datasets to forecast trends, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks across business units.

You will translate complex results into actionable business value, collaborating with leaders and engineers to drive data-informed decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Formación

• Must hold a master's or PhD in a related field.
• 5–7 years hands-on data science and predictive modelling experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL.

Responsabilidades

• Design and deploy advanced predictive models using statistical and ML techniques.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and actionable insights.
• Define KPIs and metrics for predictive modelling success.
• Clean, transform and prepare data for analysis and modeling.
• Communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior data scientists and share best practices.

Conocimientos

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Data mining

Data visualization

Communication

Mentorship

Educación

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Data Science/CS/Math

Herramientas

Python

R

SQL

Descripción del empleo

Senior Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Predictive Analytics to join their dynamic team in Centurion. You will leverage vast datasets to build sophisticated predictive models that forecast trends, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks across various business units. This role is critical in driving data‑informed decision‑making and unlocking actionable insights. You will work closely with business leaders and engineering teams to translate complex analytical findings into tangible business value, contributing to strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights relevant to business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define key performance indicators and metrics for predictive modelling success.
• Clean, transform, and prepare data for analysis and model building, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Communicate complex analytical results and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's analytical capabilities and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of hands‑on experience in data science and predictive modelling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and SQL.
• Extensive experience with statistical modelling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Strong understanding of data visualisation tools and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for flexible work location.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous pension fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.