Data Scientist, Bellville

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Data Scientist for a permanent role based in Bellville, Western Cape

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
 

• Relevant degree in Operations Research, Computer Science or Mathematical Science.
• 3 years’ experience in Data Analysis and Data Science
• Experience in logistics, retail and project environment (advantageous)
• Experience in mathematical model development
• Experience in agile methodologies (Advantageous)
• Experience in business requirement specifications and documentation
• Experience in Google Cloud Platform, Google BigQuery or similar platforms and tools
• Experience in Cloud SQL, SQL, Python and data science toolkits
• Advanced MS Office Skills, particularly Excel and Google Workspace
• Valid drivers and own transport

• Working closely with business to identify data science project opportunities that have a measurable value statement
• Work closely with data and software teams to shape and enable deployment of fit-for-purpose, robust solutions that will scale across the company’s digital ecosystem
• Develop analytics-focused products, using machine learning, natural language processing and mathematical/ statistical techniques to develop powerful sciences that deliver business value/impact
• Define models to be created and implemented and monitored for accuracy, integrity and robustness
• Perform sophisticated data preparation
• Apply comprehensive set of predictive / descriptive modelling techniques to achieve objectives
• Identify and manage data development challenges, offer suggestions and deploy solutions
• Communicate and present analytical findings, results and reports to stakeholders, using data visualization techniques to deliver business cases