Intermediate Data Scientist

A leading innovator in the telecommunications industry, our company is committed to delivering cutting-edge services and solutions that enhance connectivity and empower clients. We are seeking an intermediate data scientist to play a key role in leveraging data-driven insights to optimise operations, drive strategic decision-making, and uncover actionable intelligence that contributes to the success of our organisation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that align with business objectives.
• Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to forecast customer behaviour, optimise resource allocation, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics for measuring the success of data science initiatives.
• Design and implement data visualisation tools and dashboards to effectively communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to analyse large datasets and develop predictive models.

Qualifications and experience

• Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: Three or more years of experience in data analysis, machine learning, and predictive modelling.
• Technical skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL.
  • Experience working with large datasets and data manipulation tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
  • Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Grafana).

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team where data science drives real impact!

Job details

• Reference number: NG59357
• Position type: Permanent
• Location: Pretoria
• Salary: R500,000 to R700,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience and ability)

Apply now!

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Posted on 28 Feb 12:30, Closing date 29 Apr