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Data Scientist
Location: | Johannesburg |
Education level: | Diploma |
Job level: | Mid/Senior |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #NG59734 |
Company: | E-Merge IT Recruitment |
A registered financial service provider with a dedicated, diverse team of innovative thinkers and doers is looking for a dynamic data scientist. Our mission is to leverage technology to drive change and lead with innovation. If you’re passionate about planning, building, optimising, and implementing quantitative analytical methodologies and advanced models to uncover actionable insights, this role could be an excellent fit for you.
Responsibilities
- Data analysis: Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to guide business strategies and decisions
- Model development: Build and implement predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques
- Data exploration: Conduct data preprocessing to ensure data quality, completeness, and suitability for analysis
- Hypothesis testing: Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and assess business initiatives’ impact
- Visualisation: Create engaging data visualisations and dashboards to present findings and insights to stakeholders
- A/B testing: Design and analyse A/B tests to optimise product features, user experience, and marketing campaigns
- Degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field
- Proven experience as a data scientist with at least five years of experience in data analysis and predictive modelling
- Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools like Python or R
- Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques
- Experience with data visualisation tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Tableau
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Familiarity with big data technologies and distributed computing (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is advantageous
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Reference number: NG59734
- Duration: Twelve-month contract position
- Location: Johannesburg
- Rate: R400 to R600 per hour, negotiable based on experience
E-Merge IT is a niche recruitment agency that connects candidates with suitable roles and companies. Visit e-Merge IT for additional opportunities.
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Posted on 13 Nov 08:30, Closing date 11 Jan
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