Senior Data Scientist: Predictive Modeling & Strategy Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytics initiatives in our on-site hub. You will build predictive models, analyze large datasets, and translate findings into business insights for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and strong skills in Python or R, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in data science or a related analytical role.
• Strong programming in Python or R with data science libraries such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, statsmodels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy predictive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies relevant to business objectives.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate data-driven interventions.
• Collaborate with business units to define problem statements and data requirements.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create data visualizations and reports to illustrate insights.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team growth.
• Stay updated on advances in data science, ML, and AI.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout analyses.
• Contribute to development and implementation of the company’s data strategy.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

PhD or Master's in Statistics/Mathematics/CS/Economics

Tools

Python

R

pandas

numpy

scikit-learn

statsmodels

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytics initiatives in our on-site hub. You will build predictive models, analyze large datasets, and translate findings into business insights for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and strong skills in Python or R, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.