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Data Scientist

Network Recruitment
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Data Scientist Are you passionate about transforming business decision-making through data science, analytics, and AI? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the data-driven evolution of key business processes such as underwriting, claims, sales, and product design—delivering substantial bottom-line impact. Key Responsibilities:
Advanced Analytics & Insights:
- Apply statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, and optimization to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Evaluate new data sources and collection techniques for improved accuracy and effectiveness.
- Communicate insights to business stakeholders using data visualization techniques.

Machine Learning & AI Implementation:
- Design and deploy ML-driven models to enhance business decision-making.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest AI advancements, technologies, and methodologies.
- Optimize and retrain models as needed to maintain performance.

Data Infrastructure & Cloud Migration:
- Support cloud migration of existing on-premise solutions.
- Build and maintain data pipelines, APIs, and analytical tools.
- Ensure seamless integration between business intelligence and analytics platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Impact:
- Partner with product, underwriting, and leadership teams to identify data-driven opportunities.
- Drive buy-in for analytics-based decision-making across the organization.
- Mentor and coach junior data scientists and analysts.

What You Need to Succeed:
  • 4–6 years of experience in advanced analytics, big data, and machine learning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with classification models, anomaly detection, regression, and neural networks.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, and Azure (or similar cloud platforms).
  • Knowledge of APIs, statistical modeling, and data engineering.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Educational Requirements:
Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


Be part of a forward-thinking team that is revolutionizing data-driven decision-making. Apply now to make an impact with AI and analytics!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!

For more information contact:
Heidi Nieuwoudt on 012 348 4940
Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Actuarial and Analytical

Requirements:

  • 4–6 years of experience in advanced analytics, big data, and machine learning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with classification models, anomaly detection, regression, and neural networks.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, and Azure (or similar cloud platforms).
  • Knowledge of APIs, statistical modeling, and data engineering.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
20 Mar 2025;   from: careers24.com

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