Senior Data Scientist, Remote: Predictive Analytics Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist focused on Predictive Modeling to join a remote-friendly AI and Emerging Technologies team. You will design and deploy advanced models, translate data into actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision making across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of data science experience, strong modeling expertise, Python or R proficiency, and experience with cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science with a proven track record in predictive modeling.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, time series analysis, tree-based models, ensemble methods), and validation techniques.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and experience with libraries such as scikit-learn, pandas, statsmodels, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with large datasets and distributed computing is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy sophisticated predictive models using various statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify key drivers, trends, and anomalies relevant to business objectives.
• Develop and validate machine learning algorithms for forecasting, classification, regression, and clustering tasks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate needs into data science requirements.
• Communicate findings, insights, and model performance clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and integrity for modeling.
• Continuously monitor and improve performance of deployed models.
• Stay updated with advancements in data science and predictive analytics.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team growth.
• Utilize Python or R and related data science libraries.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Communication skills

Distributed computing

Cloud platforms

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics/Data Science/Computer Science/Economics or related field

Tools

scikit-learn

pandas

statsmodels

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist focused on Predictive Modeling to join a remote-friendly AI and Emerging Technologies team. You will design and deploy advanced models, translate data into actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision making across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of data science experience, strong modeling expertise, Python or R proficiency, and experience with cloud platforms.