Senior Data Scientist: Predictive Analytics & Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including med.7

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA, to lead predictive analytics initiatives for a forward-thinking enterprise client. You will design and implement advanced models, analyze large datasets, and translate complex findings into actionable business recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and proficiency with Python or R, SQL, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong focus on predictive modeling and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with libraries (scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas, NumPy).
• Experience with SQL and database technologies.
• Solid understanding of various machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms for predictive analysis.
• Clean, transform, and analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and validate models for forecasting, classification, clustering, and anomaly detection.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data needs and deliver data‑driven solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data science projects.
• Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations through reports, visualizations, and presentations.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and deployment.
• Stay current with advances in data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the growth of the data science practice.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance data analysis capabilities.

Skills

Python

R

Predictive modeling

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

SQL

Spark

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Math

Ph.D. in Data Science or related field

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

pandas

NumPy

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Spark

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA, to lead predictive analytics initiatives for a forward-thinking enterprise client. You will design and implement advanced models, analyze large datasets, and translate complex findings into actionable business recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and proficiency with Python or R, SQL, and