Data Scientist – Pretoria
Our Global client is looking for a highly skilled
Data Scientist to join a Professional Services team. In this role, you will apply advanced statistical, data science, and AI techniques to extract actionable insights from data, helping our clients make informed business decisions. You will be responsible for designing tailored, scalable solutions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, insight-driven outputs.
Responsibilities: - Understand client objectives to tailor outputs for strategic decision-making.
- Apply advanced statistical and data science techniques to analyse data and ensure integrity.
- Produce concise, action-oriented reports aligned with client needs and project specifications.
- Stay updated with emerging trends in AI, data science, and analytics.
- Drive innovation through automation and process optimisation.
- Promote the use of AI-driven tools to enhance analytical efficiency and output quality.
- Design and implement scalable technical solutions for data organisation and reporting.
Qualifications and experience: - Proven experience handling big data
- Dashboard creation and automated reporting
- Use of data science techniques including solution architecture
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods, including SPSS, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and experimental design
- Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and modeling
- Experience with data governance, quality assessment, and querying practices
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and application of ML algorithms
- Data visualization expertise for effective insight communication
- Desirable: Knowledge of AI techniques such as NLP, computer vision, or deep learning
The reference number for this position is
NG60510 which is a
permanent onsite role offering a salary of
R800k up to R900k per annum negotiable based on experience. E-mail
Nokuthula on
e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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Posted on 19 May 10:12, Closing date 18 Jul
