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7-10years

Job Location drjobs

Centurion - South Africa

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Data Scientist will be responsible for designing developing and deploying advanced analytics and machine learning solutions to address key business challenges. This role requires a deep understanding of data mining techniques predictive modeling AI/ML frameworks and strong programming capabilities to build and implement scalable data science solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and access both structured and unstructured data required to meet business objectives.
  • Create usable data subsets from valuable data sources.
  • Enhance data collection methods to capture critical variables required for analytics.
  • Validate and ensure the integrity and quality of data for accurate analysis.
  • Pre process and transform raw data to a usable format for modelling.
  • Select and fine-tune appropriate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models.
  • Develop test and deploy ML algorithms to predict trends and business outcomes.
  • Write efficient solution code and develop deployment packs for production environments.
  • Select optimal features optimize classifiers and identify key patterns for improved predictive accuracy.
  • Build and implement predictive models to solve business problems.
  • Conduct feasibility studies simulations and experiments to test business hypotheses.
  • Compile and maintain project schedules and work plans.
  • Guide mentor and review the work of other data science team members.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Communicate and present technical insights and proposed solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on data science best practices and standards.


Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor s degree in Statistics Applied Mathematics Computer Science or a related field.
  • Industry certification in Data Science or Machine Learning (e.g. Microsoft IBM Google Cloud IIBA etc.).
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in the application of AI/ML models and data science tools.
  • Extensive experience in programming languages and tools such as Python R T-SQL etc.
  • Proficient in data mining statistical analysis and mathematics.
  • Experience using cloud platforms (e.g. Azure AWS Google Cloud) and Business Intelligence tools.
  • Hands-on experience with data wrangling feature engineering and model optimization.
  • Strong understanding of Data Visualization Tools such as matplotlib ggplot PowerBI.
  • Proven ability to guide teams and manage the technical delivery of analytics solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to present findings clearly to both technical and business audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude and software engineering background.
Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with MLOps tools and lifecycle management.
  • Exposure to agile methodologies and working within Agile squads.
  • Experience with version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
Key Competencies:
  • Analytical thinking and innovation
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Initiative and problem-solving
  • Technical leadership and mentoring


Minimum 6 years of experience in the application of AI/ML models and data science tools. Extensive experience in programming languages and tools such as Python, R, T-SQL, etc. Proficient in data mining, statistical analysis, and mathematics. Experience using cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and Business Intelligence tools. Hands-on experience with data wrangling, feature engineering, and model optimization. Strong understanding of Data Visualization Tools such as matplotlib, ggplot, , PowerBI.

Education

Bachelor s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Industry certification in Data Science or Machine Learning (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Google Cloud, IIBA, etc.).

Employment Type

Full Time

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