Senior Data Scientist — Predictive Analytics & Big Data

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training & conferences

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join our client’s innovative team. You will design sophisticated predictive models from large datasets to guide strategic decisions and boost operational efficiency.

You’ll apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to high-impact projects in a forward-thinking, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist focusing on predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, ML algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ML models for predictive analytics, forecasting, and pattern recognition.
• Perform data exploration, feature engineering, and model validation using statistical techniques.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into data science solutions.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Optimize model performance, monitor deployed models, and iterate with new data.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and AI.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Python

R

Statistics

ML algorithms

SQL

Big data

Model deployment

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Stats/Math

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join our client’s innovative team. You will design sophisticated predictive models from large datasets to guide strategic decisions and boost operational efficiency.

You’ll apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to high-impact projects in a forward-thinking, data-driven environment.