Senior Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Conference opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Mossel Bay to lead predictive analytics and ML initiatives. You will build models, conduct rigorous analyses, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions.

The role demands a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years in data science, and strong Python/R skills. Expect a hybrid work setup with opportunities for professional growth in a data-centric organization.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science, with a focus on predictive modeling and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas and NumPy.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
• Advanced data visualization skills (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Design and execute A/B tests and experiments to validate hypotheses.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Communicate findings clearly to business stakeholders via visualizations and reports.
• Stay current with the latest research in data science and ML.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's growth.
• Identify opportunities for data-driven business value.
• Ensure ethical and responsible use of data and models.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

Spark

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Mossel Bay to lead predictive analytics and ML initiatives. You will build models, conduct rigorous analyses, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions.

The role demands a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years in data science, and strong Python/R skills. Expect a hybrid work setup with opportunities for professional growth in a data-centric organization.