Data Scientist

About the position

To support the delivery of Analytics and Data Science Solutions within the client's business. The objective is to drive substantial bottom-line value by transforming the organisation's key decision processes (e.g., sales, marketing, product design and pricing, fraud, underwriting, and claims) by extracting insights from large and complex datasets and developing machine learning models.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in statistical analysis, quantitative reasoning, machine learning, model development and data visualisation.

Key Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Matric
• BSc (science, maths, statistics), Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science specific degree
• Honours and Masters degrees preferred
• Technical Certifications beneficial

Required Experience (relevant or in a similar role)

• +5 year related experience
• Project management and delivery
• Experience in analytics and/or data science
• Experience in database analytical tools and statistical packages.
• Experience in Python, SQL Server, PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint
• Azure will be advantageous.
• Experience in the Financial Services Sector will be advantageous.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Good project management and delivery skills
• Strategic thinker with strong operational and tactical experience, skills, and knowledge
• Self-management skills (can organise work, space, and time)

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed]. You can also contact the IT team on [Phone Number Removed]; or visit our website at [URL Removed] NOTE: When replying to the advert, also include the reference number in the subject line. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Python
• SQL
• PowerBI
• Azure