Senior Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics & Insights

Placements24; Pretoria; Vor Ort; ZAR 800.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Training & certifications

Team-building events

Centurion office

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Data Scientist to lead predictive analytics projects. The role covers the full data science lifecycle, from data collection to deployment, working closely with stakeholders to translate insights into business actions.

You will build and evaluate models, create dashboards, and stay abreast of ML advancements while ensuring data quality and governance across diverse datasets.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in building and deploying predictive models.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms (regression, classification, time series analysis, clustering).
• Experience with SQL and database management.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their needs and translate them into data science projects.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and model performance.
• Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of data used for analysis and modeling.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data science practices within the company.

Kenntnisse

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Data Scientist to lead predictive analytics projects. The role covers the full data science lifecycle, from data collection to deployment, working closely with stakeholders to translate insights into business actions.

You will build and evaluate models, create dashboards, and stay abreast of ML advancements while ensuring data quality and governance across diverse datasets.